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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.16, 36,655.86 and 17,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.16, 36,655.86 and 17,621 is: 24,310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.16 : 36,655.86 = 17,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.16/36,655.86 = 17,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.16x = 36,655.86 × 17,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.16x = 645,912,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,912,909.06/26,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.63

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