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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.34, 26,192.65 and 13,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.34, 26,192.65 and 13,763.91 is: 20,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.34 : 26,192.65 = 13,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.34/26,192.65 = 13,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.34x = 26,192.65 × 13,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.34x = 360,513,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,513,277.26/17,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.65

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