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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.20, 26,727.20 and 13,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.20, 26,727.20 and 13,118.40 is: 19,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.20 : 26,727.20 = 13,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.20/26,727.20 = 13,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.20x = 26,727.20 × 13,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.20x = 350,618,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,618,100.48/17,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.77

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