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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.09, 26,190.77 and 13,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.09, 26,190.77 and 13,762.66 is: 20,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.09 : 26,190.77 = 13,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.09/26,190.77 = 13,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.09x = 26,190.77 × 13,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.09x = 360,454,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,454,531.69/17,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.76

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