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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,143.46, 36,059.73 and 17,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,143.46, 36,059.73 and 17,188.10 is: 23,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,143.46 : 36,059.73 = 17,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,143.46/36,059.73 = 17,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,143.46x = 36,059.73 × 17,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,143.46x = 619,798,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,798,232.37/26,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,707.58

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