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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.01, 26,857.59 and 13,171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.01, 26,857.59 and 13,171.01 is: 19,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.01 : 26,857.59 = 13,171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.01/26,857.59 = 13,171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.01x = 26,857.59 × 13,171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.01x = 353,741,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,741,452.18/17,912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,748.84

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