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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.96, 26,438.52 and 13,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.96, 26,438.52 and 13,272.40 is: 19,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.96 : 26,438.52 = 13,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.96/26,438.52 = 13,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.96x = 26,438.52 × 13,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.96x = 350,902,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,902,612.85/17,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.15

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