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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.67, 36,183.09 and 17,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.67, 36,183.09 and 17,727.13 is: 24,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.67 : 36,183.09 = 17,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.67/36,183.09 = 17,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.67x = 36,183.09 × 17,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.67x = 641,422,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,422,340.23/26,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.67

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