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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,471.54, 26,185.44 and 13,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,471.54, 26,185.44 and 13,759.11 is: 20,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,471.54 : 26,185.44 = 13,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,471.54/26,185.44 = 13,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,471.54x = 26,185.44 × 13,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,471.54x = 360,288,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,288,280.56/17,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.44

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