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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.45, 26,858.26 and 13,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.45, 26,858.26 and 13,171.45 is: 19,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.45 : 26,858.26 = 13,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.45/26,858.26 = 13,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.45x = 26,858.26 × 13,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.45x = 353,762,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,762,228.68/17,912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.52

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