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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.44, 26,280.67 and 13,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.44, 26,280.67 and 13,359.68 is: 20,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.44 : 26,280.67 = 13,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.44/26,280.67 = 13,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.44x = 26,280.67 × 13,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.44x = 351,101,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,101,341.39/17,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.67

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