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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.93, 26,198.02 and 13,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.93, 26,198.02 and 13,767.50 is: 20,634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.93 : 26,198.02 = 13,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.93/26,198.02 = 13,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.93x = 26,198.02 × 13,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.93x = 360,681,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,681,240.35/17,479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.02

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