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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.88, 26,333.28 and 13,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.88, 26,333.28 and 13,172.88 is: 19,769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.88 : 26,333.28 = 13,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.88/26,333.28 = 13,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.88x = 26,333.28 × 13,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.88x = 346,885,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,885,137.45/17,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.05

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