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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.70, 36,112.23 and 17,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.70, 36,112.23 and 17,231.22 is: 23,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.70 : 36,112.23 = 17,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.70/36,112.23 = 17,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.70x = 36,112.23 × 17,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.70x = 622,257,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,257,779.82/26,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.25

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