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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.76, 26,723.86 and 13,452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.76, 26,723.86 and 13,452.89 is: 20,142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.76 : 26,723.86 = 13,452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.76/26,723.86 = 13,452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.76x = 26,723.86 × 13,452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.76x = 359,512,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,512,981.70/17,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,142.19

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