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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.07, 36,820.13 and 17,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.07, 36,820.13 and 17,127.13 is: 23,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.07 : 36,820.13 = 17,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.07/36,820.13 = 17,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.07x = 36,820.13 × 17,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.07x = 630,623,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,623,153.13/26,688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.40

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