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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.81, 26,193.32 and 13,764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.81, 26,193.32 and 13,764.38 is: 20,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.81 : 26,193.32 = 13,764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.81/26,193.32 = 13,764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.81x = 26,193.32 × 13,764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.81x = 360,534,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,534,661.77/17,476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.32

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