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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.09, 36,663.82 and 17,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.09, 36,663.82 and 17,016.27 is: 23,461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.09 : 36,663.82 = 17,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.09/36,663.82 = 17,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.09x = 36,663.82 × 17,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.09x = 623,881,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,881,417.81/26,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.17

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