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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.67, 26,844.66 and 13,426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.67, 26,844.66 and 13,426.83 is: 20,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.67 : 26,844.66 = 13,426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.67/26,844.66 = 13,426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.67x = 26,844.66 × 13,426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.67x = 360,438,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,438,686.23/17,884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.51

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