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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.12, 26,616.25 and 13,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.12, 26,616.25 and 13,044.13 is: 19,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.12 : 26,616.25 = 13,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.12/26,616.25 = 13,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.12x = 26,616.25 × 13,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.12x = 347,185,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,185,626.81/17,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.51

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