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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.22, 26,575.93 and 13,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.22, 26,575.93 and 13,079.50 is: 19,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.22 : 26,575.93 = 13,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.22/26,575.93 = 13,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.22x = 26,575.93 × 13,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.22x = 347,599,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,599,876.44/17,754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,578.44

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