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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,739.95, 26,552.51 and 13,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,739.95, 26,552.51 and 13,058.96 is: 19,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,739.95 : 26,552.51 = 13,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,739.95/26,552.51 = 13,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,739.95x = 26,552.51 × 13,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,739.95x = 346,748,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,748,016.90/17,739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.17

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