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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.18, 26,198.38 and 13,767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.18, 26,198.38 and 13,767.75 is: 20,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.18 : 26,198.38 = 13,767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.18/26,198.38 = 13,767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.18x = 26,198.38 × 13,767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.18x = 360,692,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,692,763.45/17,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.38

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