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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.39, 36,885.39 and 17,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.39, 36,885.39 and 17,160.13 is: 23,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.39 : 36,885.39 = 17,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.39/36,885.39 = 17,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.39x = 36,885.39 × 17,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.39x = 632,958,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,958,087.50/26,716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.75

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