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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.60, 26,490.60 and 13,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.60, 26,490.60 and 13,257.60 is: 19,918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.60 : 26,490.60 = 13,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.60/26,490.60 = 13,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.60x = 26,490.60 × 13,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.60x = 351,201,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,201,778.56/17,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,918.88

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