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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.52, 26,321.08 and 13,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.52, 26,321.08 and 13,597.74 is: 20,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.52 : 26,321.08 = 13,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.52/26,321.08 = 13,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.52x = 26,321.08 × 13,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.52x = 357,907,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,907,202.36/17,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.28

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