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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.14, 26,651.59 and 13,824.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.14, 26,651.59 and 13,824.35 is: 20,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.14 : 26,651.59 = 13,824.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.14/26,651.59 = 13,824.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.14x = 26,651.59 × 13,824.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.14x = 368,440,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,440,940.28/17,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.87

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