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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.28, 36,161.03 and 17,253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.28, 36,161.03 and 17,253.95 is: 23,821.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.28 : 36,161.03 = 17,253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.28/36,161.03 = 17,253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.28x = 36,161.03 × 17,253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.28x = 623,920,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,920,465.90/26,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.68

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