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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.74, 36,998.54 and 17,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.74, 36,998.54 and 17,275 is: 23,828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.74 : 36,998.54 = 17,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.74/36,998.54 = 17,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.74x = 36,998.54 × 17,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.74x = 639,149,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,149,778.50/26,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.65

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