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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.77, 26,635.62 and 13,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.77, 26,635.62 and 13,070.06 is: 19,618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.77 : 26,635.62 = 13,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.77/26,635.62 = 13,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.77x = 26,635.62 × 13,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.77x = 348,129,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,129,151.54/17,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.69

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