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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.12, 26,229.88 and 13,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.12, 26,229.88 and 13,631.12 is: 20,408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.12 : 26,229.88 = 13,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.12/26,229.88 = 13,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.12x = 26,229.88 × 13,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.12x = 357,542,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,542,641.87/17,519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,408.71

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