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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.40, 26,987.10 and 13,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.40, 26,987.10 and 13,617.40 is: 20,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.40 : 26,987.10 = 13,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.40/26,987.10 = 13,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.40x = 26,987.10 × 13,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.40x = 367,494,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,494,135.54/17,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,426.10

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