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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.68, 26,193.14 and 13,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.68, 26,193.14 and 13,764.25 is: 20,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.68 : 26,193.14 = 13,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.68/26,193.14 = 13,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.68x = 26,193.14 × 13,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.68x = 360,528,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,528,927.25/17,476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.14

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