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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.72, 26,236.98 and 13,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.72, 26,236.98 and 13,105.44 is: 19,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.72 : 26,236.98 = 13,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.72/26,236.98 = 13,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.72x = 26,236.98 × 13,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.72x = 343,847,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,847,167.17/17,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.33

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