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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.20, 26,866.80 and 13,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.20, 26,866.80 and 13,772.10 is: 20,658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.20 : 26,866.80 = 13,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.20/26,866.80 = 13,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.20x = 26,866.80 × 13,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.20x = 370,012,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,012,256.28/17,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.15

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