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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.59, 26,190.02 and 13,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.59, 26,190.02 and 13,762.16 is: 20,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.59 : 26,190.02 = 13,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.59/26,190.02 = 13,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.59x = 26,190.02 × 13,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.59x = 360,431,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,431,149.10/17,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.02

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