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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.20, 26,508.60 and 13,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.20, 26,508.60 and 13,294.80 is: 19,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.20 : 26,508.60 = 13,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.20/26,508.60 = 13,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.20x = 26,508.60 × 13,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.20x = 352,426,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,426,535.28/17,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.75

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