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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.20, 26,327.70 and 13,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.20, 26,327.70 and 13,673.40 is: 20,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.20 : 26,327.70 = 13,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.20/26,327.70 = 13,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.20x = 26,327.70 × 13,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.20x = 359,989,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,989,173.18/17,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.33

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