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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.80, 36,862.56 and 17,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.80, 36,862.56 and 17,274 is: 23,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.80 : 36,862.56 = 17,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.80/36,862.56 = 17,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.80x = 36,862.56 × 17,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.80x = 636,763,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,763,861.44/26,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.84

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