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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.29, 26,606.06 and 13,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.29, 26,606.06 and 13,037.30 is: 19,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.29 : 26,606.06 = 13,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.29/26,606.06 = 13,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.29x = 26,606.06 × 13,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.29x = 346,871,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,871,085.60/17,754.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.31

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