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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,784.71, 26,651.48 and 13,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,784.71, 26,651.48 and 13,067.67 is: 19,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,784.71 : 26,651.48 = 13,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,784.71/26,651.48 = 13,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,784.71x = 26,651.48 × 13,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,784.71x = 348,272,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,272,680.31/17,784.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,582.71

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