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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.40, 26,561.23 and 13,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.40, 26,561.23 and 13,069.69 is: 19,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.40 : 26,561.23 = 13,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.40/26,561.23 = 13,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.40x = 26,561.23 × 13,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.40x = 347,146,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,146,943.04/17,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.75

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