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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.59, 36,953.82 and 17,234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.59, 36,953.82 and 17,234.57 is: 23,769.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.59 : 36,953.82 = 17,234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.59/36,953.82 = 17,234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.59x = 36,953.82 × 17,234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.59x = 636,883,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,883,289.94/26,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.99

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