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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.99, 26,282.04 and 13,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.99, 26,282.04 and 13,378.24 is: 20,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.99 : 26,282.04 = 13,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.99/26,282.04 = 13,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.99x = 26,282.04 × 13,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.99x = 351,607,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,607,438.81/17,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.82

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