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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.80, 36,662.97 and 17,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.80, 36,662.97 and 17,160.70 is: 23,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.80 : 36,662.97 = 17,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.80/36,662.97 = 17,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.80x = 36,662.97 × 17,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.80x = 629,162,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,162,229.28/26,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.06

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