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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,571.16, 36,658.62 and 17,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,571.16, 36,658.62 and 17,623 is: 24,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,571.16 : 36,658.62 = 17,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,571.16/36,658.62 = 17,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,571.16x = 36,658.62 × 17,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,571.16x = 646,034,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,034,860.26/26,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.39

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