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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.56, 36,154.73 and 17,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.56, 36,154.73 and 17,120.23 is: 23,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.56 : 36,154.73 = 17,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.56/36,154.73 = 17,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.56x = 36,154.73 × 17,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.56x = 618,977,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,977,245.60/26,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,630.90

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