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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.40, 26,295.60 and 13,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.40, 26,295.60 and 13,613.60 is: 20,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.40 : 26,295.60 = 13,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.40/26,295.60 = 13,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.40x = 26,295.60 × 13,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.40x = 357,977,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,977,780.16/17,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.40

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