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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.99, 26,445.91 and 13,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.99, 26,445.91 and 13,499.49 is: 20,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.99 : 26,445.91 = 13,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.99/26,445.91 = 13,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.99x = 26,445.91 × 13,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.99x = 357,006,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,006,297.59/17,640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.32

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