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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.40, 26,564.10 and 12,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.40, 26,564.10 and 12,813.40 is: 19,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.40 : 26,564.10 = 12,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.40/26,564.10 = 12,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.40x = 26,564.10 × 12,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.40x = 340,376,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,376,438.94/17,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.10

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