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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,708.17, 36,823.77 and 17,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,708.17, 36,823.77 and 17,131.17 is: 23,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,708.17 : 36,823.77 = 17,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,708.17/36,823.77 = 17,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,708.17x = 36,823.77 × 17,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,708.17x = 630,834,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,834,263.91/26,708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.52

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