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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.70, 26,864.55 and 13,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.70, 26,864.55 and 13,770.60 is: 20,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.70 : 26,864.55 = 13,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.70/26,864.55 = 13,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.70x = 26,864.55 × 13,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.70x = 369,940,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,940,972.23/17,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.90

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