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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.05, 36,100.86 and 16,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.05, 36,100.86 and 16,605.70 is: 22,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.05 : 36,100.86 = 16,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.05/36,100.86 = 16,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.05x = 36,100.86 × 16,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.05x = 599,479,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,479,898.38/26,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.59

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