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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.92, 26,608.50 and 13,038.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.92, 26,608.50 and 13,038.93 is: 19,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.92 : 26,608.50 = 13,038.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.92/26,608.50 = 13,038.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.92x = 26,608.50 × 13,038.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.92x = 346,946,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,946,368.91/17,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.76

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