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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.78, 36,793.98 and 17,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.78, 36,793.98 and 17,247.90 is: 23,791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.78 : 36,793.98 = 17,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.78/36,793.98 = 17,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.78x = 36,793.98 × 17,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.78x = 634,618,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,618,887.64/26,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.86

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