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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,824.82, 26,763.15 and 13,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,824.82, 26,763.15 and 13,159.22 is: 19,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,824.82 : 26,763.15 = 13,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,824.82/26,763.15 = 13,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,824.82x = 26,763.15 × 13,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,824.82x = 352,182,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,182,178.74/17,824.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.97

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