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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.30, 26,648.55 and 13,334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.30, 26,648.55 and 13,334.10 is: 20,017.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.30 : 26,648.55 = 13,334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.30/26,648.55 = 13,334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.30x = 26,648.55 × 13,334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.30x = 355,334,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,334,430.56/17,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.38

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