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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.35, 26,182.15 and 13,756.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.35, 26,182.15 and 13,756.91 is: 20,618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.35 : 26,182.15 = 13,756.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.35/26,182.15 = 13,756.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.35x = 26,182.15 × 13,756.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.35x = 360,185,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,185,556.11/17,469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.15

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