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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.60, 26,547.60 and 13,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.60, 26,547.60 and 13,295.60 is: 19,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.60 : 26,547.60 = 13,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.60/26,547.60 = 13,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.60x = 26,547.60 × 13,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.60x = 352,966,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,966,270.56/17,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.91

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