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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.75, 26,194.73 and 13,765.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.75, 26,194.73 and 13,765.31 is: 20,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.75 : 26,194.73 = 13,765.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.75/26,194.73 = 13,765.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.75x = 26,194.73 × 13,765.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.75x = 360,578,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,578,575.48/17,477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.73

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