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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.04, 36,665.91 and 17,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.04, 36,665.91 and 17,497.14 is: 24,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.04 : 36,665.91 = 17,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.04/36,665.91 = 17,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.04x = 36,665.91 × 17,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.04x = 641,548,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,548,560.50/26,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,129.22

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