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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.33, 26,901.73 and 13,774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.33, 26,901.73 and 13,774.38 is: 20,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.33 : 26,901.73 = 13,774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.33/26,901.73 = 13,774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.33x = 26,901.73 × 13,774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.33x = 370,554,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,554,651.68/17,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.33

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