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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,761.98, 26,617.57 and 13,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,761.98, 26,617.57 and 13,044.98 is: 19,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,761.98 : 26,617.57 = 13,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,761.98/26,617.57 = 13,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,761.98x = 26,617.57 × 13,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,761.98x = 347,225,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,225,668.30/17,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,548.82

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