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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.68, 37,230.24 and 17,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.68, 37,230.24 and 17,565.28 is: 24,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.68 : 37,230.24 = 17,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.68/37,230.24 = 17,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.68x = 37,230.24 × 17,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.68x = 653,959,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,959,590.07/26,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.40

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