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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.32, 36,666.44 and 17,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.32, 36,666.44 and 17,163.24 is: 23,687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.32 : 36,666.44 = 17,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.32/36,666.44 = 17,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.32x = 36,666.44 × 17,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.32x = 629,314,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,314,909.67/26,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.56

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