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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.89, 36,887.49 and 17,161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.89, 36,887.49 and 17,161.63 is: 23,693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.89 : 36,887.49 = 17,161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.89/36,887.49 = 17,161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.89x = 36,887.49 × 17,161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.89x = 633,049,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,049,455.01/26,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,693.84

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