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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.68, 26,194.64 and 13,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.68, 26,194.64 and 13,765.25 is: 20,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.68 : 26,194.64 = 13,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.68/26,194.64 = 13,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.68x = 26,194.64 × 13,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.68x = 360,575,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,575,768.26/17,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.64

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