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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.23, 26,616.45 and 13,044.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.23, 26,616.45 and 13,044.23 is: 19,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.23 : 26,616.45 = 13,044.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.23/26,616.45 = 13,044.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.23x = 26,616.45 × 13,044.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.23x = 347,191,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,191,030.36/17,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.69

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