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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.21, 26,925.62 and 13,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.21, 26,925.62 and 13,792.68 is: 20,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.21 : 26,925.62 = 13,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.21/26,925.62 = 13,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.21x = 26,925.62 × 13,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.21x = 371,376,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,376,391.50/17,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.83

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