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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.09, 26,189.27 and 13,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.09, 26,189.27 and 13,761.66 is: 20,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.09 : 26,189.27 = 13,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.09/26,189.27 = 13,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.09x = 26,189.27 × 13,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.09x = 360,407,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,407,732.85/17,474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.27

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