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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.60, 26,895.90 and 13,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.60, 26,895.90 and 13,778.60 is: 20,667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.60 : 26,895.90 = 13,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.60/26,895.90 = 13,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.60x = 26,895.90 × 13,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.60x = 370,587,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,587,847.74/17,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.90

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