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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.28, 26,739.33 and 13,736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.28, 26,739.33 and 13,736.64 is: 20,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.28 : 26,739.33 = 13,736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.28/26,739.33 = 13,736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.28x = 26,739.33 × 13,736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.28x = 367,308,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,308,550.05/17,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.34

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