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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.69, 26,533.26 and 12,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.69, 26,533.26 and 12,771.36 is: 19,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.69 : 26,533.26 = 12,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.69/26,533.26 = 12,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.69x = 26,533.26 × 12,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.69x = 338,865,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,865,815.43/17,706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.73

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