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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.54, 26,472.20 and 13,276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.54, 26,472.20 and 13,276.88 is: 19,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.54 : 26,472.20 = 13,276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.54/26,472.20 = 13,276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.54x = 26,472.20 × 13,276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.54x = 351,468,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,468,222.74/17,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.82

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