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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.60, 26,568.60 and 13,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.60, 26,568.60 and 13,309.60 is: 19,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.60 : 26,568.60 = 13,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.60/26,568.60 = 13,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.60x = 26,568.60 × 13,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.60x = 353,617,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,617,438.56/17,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.91

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