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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,746.12, 36,903.54 and 17,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,746.12, 36,903.54 and 17,191 is: 23,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,746.12 : 36,903.54 = 17,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,746.12/36,903.54 = 17,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,746.12x = 36,903.54 × 17,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,746.12x = 634,408,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,408,756.14/26,746.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.66

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