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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.27, 36,828 and 17,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.27, 36,828 and 17,592.67 is: 24,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.27 : 36,828 = 17,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.27/36,828 = 17,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.27x = 36,828 × 17,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.27x = 647,902,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,902,850.76/26,683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.24

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