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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.82, 36,883.25 and 17,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.82, 36,883.25 and 17,158.56 is: 23,689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.82 : 36,883.25 = 17,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.82/36,883.25 = 17,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.82x = 36,883.25 × 17,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.82x = 632,863,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,863,372.33/26,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.60

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