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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,679.60, 26,519.40 and 13,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,679.60, 26,519.40 and 13,208.40 is: 19,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,679.60 : 26,519.40 = 13,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,679.60/26,519.40 = 13,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,679.60x = 26,519.40 × 13,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,679.60x = 350,278,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,278,842.96/17,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.60

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