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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.52, 36,164.96 and 16,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.52, 36,164.96 and 16,771.52 is: 23,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.52 : 36,164.96 = 16,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.52/36,164.96 = 16,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.52x = 36,164.96 × 16,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.52x = 606,541,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,541,349.94/26,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.62

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