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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.14, 26,565.44 and 13,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.14, 26,565.44 and 13,756.44 is: 20,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.14 : 26,565.44 = 13,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.14/26,565.44 = 13,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.14x = 26,565.44 × 13,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.14x = 365,445,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,445,812.65/17,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.42

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