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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.84, 26,632.76 and 13,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.84, 26,632.76 and 13,371.68 is: 20,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.84 : 26,632.76 = 13,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.84/26,632.76 = 13,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.84x = 26,632.76 × 13,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.84x = 356,124,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,124,744.24/17,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.22

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