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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.37, 26,194.16 and 13,764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.37, 26,194.16 and 13,764.94 is: 20,630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.37 : 26,194.16 = 13,764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.37/26,194.16 = 13,764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.37x = 26,194.16 × 13,764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.37x = 360,561,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,561,009.68/17,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.16

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