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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,773.24, 26,659.88 and 13,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,773.24, 26,659.88 and 13,159.48 is: 19,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,773.24 : 26,659.88 = 13,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,773.24/26,659.88 = 13,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,773.24x = 26,659.88 × 13,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,773.24x = 350,830,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,830,157.66/17,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.23

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