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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.53, 26,744.27 and 13,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.53, 26,744.27 and 13,191.75 is: 19,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.53 : 26,744.27 = 13,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.53/26,744.27 = 13,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.53x = 26,744.27 × 13,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.53x = 352,803,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,803,657.81/17,866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.62

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