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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.83, 26,629.29 and 13,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.83, 26,629.29 and 13,052.79 is: 19,560.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.83 : 26,629.29 = 13,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.83/26,629.29 = 13,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.83x = 26,629.29 × 13,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.83x = 347,586,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,586,530.22/17,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.49

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