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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.70, 26,379.45 and 13,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.70, 26,379.45 and 13,730.70 is: 20,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.70 : 26,379.45 = 13,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.70/26,379.45 = 13,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.70x = 26,379.45 × 13,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.70x = 362,208,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,208,314.12/17,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.17

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