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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.60, 26,522.10 and 13,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.60, 26,522.10 and 13,278.60 is: 19,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.60 : 26,522.10 = 13,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.60/26,522.10 = 13,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.60x = 26,522.10 × 13,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.60x = 352,176,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,176,357.06/17,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.40

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