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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.77, 26,318.45 and 13,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.77, 26,318.45 and 13,595.99 is: 20,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.77 : 26,318.45 = 13,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.77/26,318.45 = 13,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.77x = 26,318.45 × 13,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.77x = 357,825,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,825,285.41/17,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.65

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