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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.20, 26,748.20 and 13,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.20, 26,748.20 and 13,132.40 is: 19,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.20 : 26,748.20 = 13,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.20/26,748.20 = 13,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.20x = 26,748.20 × 13,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.20x = 351,268,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,268,061.68/17,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.77

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