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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.34, 26,781.93 and 13,487.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.34, 26,781.93 and 13,487.46 is: 20,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.34 : 26,781.93 = 13,487.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.34/26,781.93 = 13,487.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.34x = 26,781.93 × 13,487.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.34x = 361,220,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,220,209.60/17,873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.00

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