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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.16, 37,244.76 and 17,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.16, 37,244.76 and 17,563.28 is: 24,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.16 : 37,244.76 = 17,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.16/37,244.76 = 17,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.16x = 37,244.76 × 17,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.16x = 654,140,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,140,148.41/26,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.06

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