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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.08, 26,468.48 and 13,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.08, 26,468.48 and 13,274.40 is: 19,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.08 : 26,468.48 = 13,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.08/26,468.48 = 13,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.08x = 26,468.48 × 13,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.08x = 351,353,190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,353,190.91/17,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.08

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