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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.17, 36,966.87 and 17,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.17, 36,966.87 and 17,364.60 is: 23,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.17 : 36,966.87 = 17,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.17/36,966.87 = 17,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.17x = 36,966.87 × 17,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.17x = 641,914,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,914,910.80/26,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.26

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