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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.10, 26,501.85 and 13,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.10, 26,501.85 and 13,265.10 is: 19,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.10 : 26,501.85 = 13,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.10/26,501.85 = 13,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.10x = 26,501.85 × 13,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.10x = 351,549,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,549,690.44/17,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.14

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