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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.32, 36,663.68 and 17,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.32, 36,663.68 and 17,161.24 is: 23,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.32 : 36,663.68 = 17,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.32/36,663.68 = 17,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.32x = 36,663.68 × 17,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.32x = 629,194,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,194,211.76/26,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.80

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