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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.99, 26,280.54 and 13,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.99, 26,280.54 and 13,377.24 is: 20,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.99 : 26,280.54 = 13,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.99/26,280.54 = 13,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.99x = 26,280.54 × 13,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.99x = 351,561,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,561,090.91/17,568.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.32

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