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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.33, 26,464.37 and 13,271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.33, 26,464.37 and 13,271.65 is: 19,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.33 : 26,464.37 = 13,271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.33/26,464.37 = 13,271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.33x = 26,464.37 × 13,271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.33x = 351,225,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,225,789.75/17,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.96

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