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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.72, 36,925.44 and 17,815.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.72, 36,925.44 and 17,815.16 is: 24,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.72 : 36,925.44 = 17,815.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.72/36,925.44 = 17,815.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.72x = 36,925.44 × 17,815.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.72x = 657,832,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,832,647.18/26,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.16

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