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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.08, 26,785.68 and 13,494.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.08, 26,785.68 and 13,494.21 is: 20,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.08 : 26,785.68 = 13,494.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.08/26,785.68 = 13,494.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.08x = 26,785.68 × 13,494.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.08x = 361,451,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,451,590.91/17,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.02

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