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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,480.93, 26,199.52 and 13,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,480.93, 26,199.52 and 13,768.50 is: 20,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,480.93 : 26,199.52 = 13,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,480.93/26,199.52 = 13,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,480.93x = 26,199.52 × 13,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,480.93x = 360,728,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,728,091.12/17,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,635.52

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