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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,721.56, 36,863.22 and 17,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,721.56, 36,863.22 and 17,293.16 is: 23,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,721.56 : 36,863.22 = 17,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,721.56/36,863.22 = 17,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,721.56x = 36,863.22 × 17,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,721.56x = 637,481,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,481,561.58/26,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.45

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