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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,783.96, 26,650.35 and 13,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,783.96, 26,650.35 and 13,066.92 is: 19,581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,783.96 : 26,650.35 = 13,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,783.96/26,650.35 = 13,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,783.96x = 26,650.35 × 13,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,783.96x = 348,237,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,237,991.42/17,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.58

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