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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.84, 26,635.71 and 13,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.84, 26,635.71 and 13,070.12 is: 19,618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.84 : 26,635.71 = 13,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.84/26,635.71 = 13,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.84x = 26,635.71 × 13,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.84x = 348,132,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,132,041.59/17,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.78

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