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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.93, 26,201.02 and 13,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.93, 26,201.02 and 13,769.50 is: 20,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.93 : 26,201.02 = 13,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.93/26,201.02 = 13,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.93x = 26,201.02 × 13,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.93x = 360,774,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,774,944.89/17,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.02

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