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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.20, 26,350.20 and 13,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.20, 26,350.20 and 13,711.20 is: 20,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.20 : 26,350.20 = 13,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.20/26,350.20 = 13,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.20x = 26,350.20 × 13,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.20x = 361,292,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,292,862.24/17,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.94

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