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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,532.81, 26,279.73 and 13,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,532.81, 26,279.73 and 13,359.06 is: 20,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,532.81 : 26,279.73 = 13,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,532.81/26,279.73 = 13,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,532.81x = 26,279.73 × 13,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,532.81x = 351,072,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,072,489.85/17,532.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.74

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