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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.68, 26,662.68 and 13,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.68, 26,662.68 and 13,094.16 is: 19,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.68 : 26,662.68 = 13,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.68/26,662.68 = 13,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.68x = 26,662.68 × 13,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.68x = 349,125,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,125,397.95/17,785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.58

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