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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.85, 26,182.90 and 13,757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.85, 26,182.90 and 13,757.41 is: 20,618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.85 : 26,182.90 = 13,757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.85/26,182.90 = 13,757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.85x = 26,182.90 × 13,757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.85x = 360,208,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,208,921.35/17,469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,618.90

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