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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.52, 36,101.50 and 16,606.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.52, 36,101.50 and 16,606.17 is: 22,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.52 : 36,101.50 = 16,606.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.52/36,101.50 = 16,606.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.52x = 36,101.50 × 16,606.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.52x = 599,507,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,507,604.74/26,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.24

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