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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.32, 26,458.37 and 13,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.32, 26,458.37 and 13,267.65 is: 19,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.32 : 26,458.37 = 13,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.32/26,458.37 = 13,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.32x = 26,458.37 × 13,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.32x = 351,040,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,040,425.90/17,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.98

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