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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.34, 26,191.15 and 13,762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.34, 26,191.15 and 13,762.91 is: 20,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.34 : 26,191.15 = 13,762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.34/26,191.15 = 13,762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.34x = 26,191.15 × 13,762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.34x = 360,466,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,466,274.88/17,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.14

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