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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,780.20, 26,612.70 and 13,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,780.20, 26,612.70 and 13,863.40 is: 20,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,780.20 : 26,612.70 = 13,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,780.20/26,612.70 = 13,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,780.20x = 26,612.70 × 13,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,780.20x = 368,942,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,942,505.18/17,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.19

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