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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.74, 26,608.21 and 13,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.74, 26,608.21 and 13,038.73 is: 19,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.74 : 26,608.21 = 13,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.74/26,608.21 = 13,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.74x = 26,608.21 × 13,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.74x = 346,937,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,937,166.86/17,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.44

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