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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.58, 36,073.69 and 17,198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.58, 36,073.69 and 17,198.22 is: 23,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.58 : 36,073.69 = 17,198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.58/36,073.69 = 17,198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.58x = 36,073.69 × 17,198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.58x = 620,403,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,403,349.11/26,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.54

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