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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.70, 35,901.72 and 17,075.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.70, 35,901.72 and 17,075.17 is: 23,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.70 : 35,901.72 = 17,075.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.70/35,901.72 = 17,075.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.70x = 35,901.72 × 17,075.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.70x = 613,027,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,027,972.29/26,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.43

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