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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.68, 26,545.68 and 13,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.68, 26,545.68 and 13,016.16 is: 19,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.68 : 26,545.68 = 13,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.68/26,545.68 = 13,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.68x = 26,545.68 × 13,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.68x = 345,522,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,522,818.19/17,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.60

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