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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.90, 26,951.85 and 13,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.90, 26,951.85 and 13,593.90 is: 20,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.90 : 26,951.85 = 13,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.90/26,951.85 = 13,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.90x = 26,951.85 × 13,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.90x = 366,380,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,380,753.72/17,967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,390.85

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