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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.86, 36,116.64 and 17,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.86, 36,116.64 and 17,694.43 is: 24,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.86 : 36,116.64 = 17,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.86/36,116.64 = 17,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.86x = 36,116.64 × 17,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.86x = 639,063,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,063,358.32/26,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.09

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