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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.31, 26,611.07 and 13,357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.31, 26,611.07 and 13,357.17 is: 20,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.31 : 26,611.07 = 13,357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.31/26,611.07 = 13,357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.31x = 26,611.07 × 13,357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.31x = 355,448,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,448,519.09/17,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.54

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