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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,532.31, 26,278.98 and 13,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,532.31, 26,278.98 and 13,358.56 is: 20,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,532.31 : 26,278.98 = 13,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,532.31/26,278.98 = 13,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,532.31x = 26,278.98 × 13,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,532.31x = 351,049,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,049,331.07/17,532.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.99

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