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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.86, 26,533.23 and 13,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.86, 26,533.23 and 13,797.94 is: 20,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.86 : 26,533.23 = 13,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.86/26,533.23 = 13,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.86x = 26,533.23 × 13,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.86x = 366,103,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,103,915.55/17,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.99

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