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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.59, 26,191.52 and 13,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.59, 26,191.52 and 13,763.16 is: 20,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.59 : 26,191.52 = 13,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.59/26,191.52 = 13,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.59x = 26,191.52 × 13,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.59x = 360,478,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,478,080.40/17,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.52

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