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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.92, 36,160.56 and 17,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.92, 36,160.56 and 17,854.16 is: 24,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.92 : 36,160.56 = 17,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.92/36,160.56 = 17,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.92x = 36,160.56 × 17,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.92x = 645,616,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,616,423.93/26,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.57

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