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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.37, 26,317.19 and 13,445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.37, 26,317.19 and 13,445.07 is: 20,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.37 : 26,317.19 = 13,445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.37/26,317.19 = 13,445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.37x = 26,317.19 × 13,445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.37x = 353,836,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,836,394.53/17,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.12

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