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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.54, 26,186.93 and 13,760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.54, 26,186.93 and 13,760.11 is: 20,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.54 : 26,186.93 = 13,760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.54/26,186.93 = 13,760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.54x = 26,186.93 × 13,760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.54x = 360,335,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,335,006.30/17,472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.93

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