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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.26, 26,713.90 and 13,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.26, 26,713.90 and 13,171.55 is: 19,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.26 : 26,713.90 = 13,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.26/26,713.90 = 13,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.26x = 26,713.90 × 13,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.26x = 351,863,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,863,352.44/17,846.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.37

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