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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,783.21, 26,649.23 and 13,066.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,783.21, 26,649.23 and 13,066.17 is: 19,580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,783.21 : 26,649.23 = 13,066.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,783.21/26,649.23 = 13,066.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,783.21x = 26,649.23 × 13,066.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,783.21x = 348,203,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,203,304.22/17,783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.46

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