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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.36, 26,197.14 and 13,766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.36, 26,197.14 and 13,766.92 is: 20,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.36 : 26,197.14 = 13,766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.36/26,197.14 = 13,766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.36x = 26,197.14 × 13,766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.36x = 360,653,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,653,930.61/17,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.13

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