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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.78, 26,561.79 and 13,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.78, 26,561.79 and 13,070.06 is: 19,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.78 : 26,561.79 = 13,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.78/26,561.79 = 13,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.78x = 26,561.79 × 13,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.78x = 347,164,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,164,255.41/17,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.31

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