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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.80, 26,612.70 and 13,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.80, 26,612.70 and 13,306.60 is: 19,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.80 : 26,612.70 = 13,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.80/26,612.70 = 13,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.80x = 26,612.70 × 13,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.80x = 354,124,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,124,553.82/17,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.90

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