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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.99, 26,611.58 and 13,040.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.99, 26,611.58 and 13,040.98 is: 19,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.99 : 26,611.58 = 13,040.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.99/26,611.58 = 13,040.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.99x = 26,611.58 × 13,040.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.99x = 347,041,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,041,048.62/17,757.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.81

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