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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.13, 36,177.80 and 17,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.13, 36,177.80 and 17,723.16 is: 24,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.13 : 36,177.80 = 17,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.13/36,177.80 = 17,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.13x = 36,177.80 × 17,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.13x = 641,184,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,184,849.23/26,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.18

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