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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.88, 36,832.96 and 17,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.88, 36,832.96 and 17,137.88 is: 23,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.88 : 36,832.96 = 17,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.88/36,832.96 = 17,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.88x = 36,832.96 × 17,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.88x = 631,238,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,238,848.52/26,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,628.74

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