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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.53, 36,988.65 and 17,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.53, 36,988.65 and 17,238.96 is: 23,797.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.53 : 36,988.65 = 17,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.53/36,988.65 = 17,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.53x = 36,988.65 × 17,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.53x = 637,645,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,645,857.80/26,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,797.61

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