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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.22, 36,643.56 and 17,133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.22, 36,643.56 and 17,133.82 is: 23,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.22 : 36,643.56 = 17,133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.22/36,643.56 = 17,133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.22x = 36,643.56 × 17,133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.22x = 627,844,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,844,161.20/26,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.74

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