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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.17, 26,279.79 and 13,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.17, 26,279.79 and 13,783.26 is: 20,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.17 : 26,279.79 = 13,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.17/26,279.79 = 13,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.17x = 26,279.79 × 13,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.17x = 362,221,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,221,178.32/17,524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.81

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