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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.82, 26,237.67 and 13,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.82, 26,237.67 and 13,137.22 is: 19,679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.82 : 26,237.67 = 13,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.82/26,237.67 = 13,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.82x = 26,237.67 × 13,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.82x = 344,690,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,690,043.08/17,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.91

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