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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,783.96, 36,965.95 and 17,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,783.96, 36,965.95 and 17,097.59 is: 23,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,783.96 : 36,965.95 = 17,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,783.96/36,965.95 = 17,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,783.96x = 36,965.95 × 17,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,783.96x = 632,028,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,028,706.73/26,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,597.29

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