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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,731.43, 36,874.83 and 17,172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,731.43, 36,874.83 and 17,172.83 is: 23,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,731.43 : 36,874.83 = 17,172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,731.43/36,874.83 = 17,172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,731.43x = 36,874.83 × 17,172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,731.43x = 633,245,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,245,002.49/26,731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.15

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