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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.66, 26,706.75 and 13,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.66, 26,706.75 and 13,155.58 is: 19,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.66 : 26,706.75 = 13,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.66/26,706.75 = 13,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.66x = 26,706.75 × 13,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.66x = 351,342,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,342,786.17/17,846.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.75

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