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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809.53, 26,732.72 and 13,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809.53, 26,732.72 and 13,134.75 is: 19,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809.53 : 26,732.72 = 13,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809.53/26,732.72 = 13,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809.53x = 26,732.72 × 13,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809.53x = 351,127,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,127,594.02/17,809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.71

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