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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.72, 26,564.04 and 13,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.72, 26,564.04 and 13,004.58 is: 19,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.72 : 26,564.04 = 13,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.72/26,564.04 = 13,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.72x = 26,564.04 × 13,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.72x = 345,454,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,454,183.30/17,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.70

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