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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.66, 36,113.33 and 16,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.66, 36,113.33 and 16,610.06 is: 22,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.66 : 36,113.33 = 16,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.66/36,113.33 = 16,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.66x = 36,113.33 × 16,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.66x = 599,844,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,844,578.10/26,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.87

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