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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.07, 26,554.19 and 13,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.07, 26,554.19 and 13,060.08 is: 19,547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.07 : 26,554.19 = 13,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.07/26,554.19 = 13,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.07x = 26,554.19 × 13,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.07x = 346,799,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,799,780.43/17,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.85

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