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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.83, 26,460.62 and 13,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.83, 26,460.62 and 13,269.15 is: 19,885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.83 : 26,460.62 = 13,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.83/26,460.62 = 13,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.83x = 26,460.62 × 13,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.83x = 351,109,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,109,869.53/17,656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.22

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