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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.72, 36,091.74 and 17,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.72, 36,091.74 and 17,197.72 is: 23,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.72 : 36,091.74 = 17,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.72/36,091.74 = 17,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.72x = 36,091.74 × 17,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.72x = 620,695,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,695,638.83/26,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.34

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