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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.98, 26,460.86 and 13,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.98, 26,460.86 and 13,269.31 is: 19,885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.98 : 26,460.86 = 13,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.98/26,460.86 = 13,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.98x = 26,460.86 × 13,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.98x = 351,117,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,117,354.21/17,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.47

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