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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.20, 25,969.80 and 13,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.20, 25,969.80 and 13,626.80 is: 20,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.20 : 25,969.80 = 13,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.20/25,969.80 = 13,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.20x = 25,969.80 × 13,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.20x = 353,885,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,885,270.64/17,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.20

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