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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.08, 26,466.98 and 13,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.08, 26,466.98 and 13,273.40 is: 19,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.08 : 26,466.98 = 13,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.08/26,466.98 = 13,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.08x = 26,466.98 × 13,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.08x = 351,306,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,306,812.33/17,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.58

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