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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,703.27, 26,530.13 and 13,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,703.27, 26,530.13 and 13,315.59 is: 19,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,703.27 : 26,530.13 = 13,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,703.27/26,530.13 = 13,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,703.27x = 26,530.13 × 13,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,703.27x = 353,264,267.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,264,267.15/17,703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.75

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