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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.31, 26,620.02 and 13,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.31, 26,620.02 and 13,363.17 is: 20,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.31 : 26,620.02 = 13,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.31/26,620.02 = 13,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.31x = 26,620.02 × 13,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.31x = 355,727,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,727,852.66/17,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.50

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