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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.04, 26,186.18 and 13,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.04, 26,186.18 and 13,759.61 is: 20,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.04 : 26,186.18 = 13,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.04/26,186.18 = 13,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.04x = 26,186.18 × 13,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.04x = 360,311,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,311,624.19/17,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.18

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