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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.80, 26,854.20 and 13,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.80, 26,854.20 and 13,237.20 is: 19,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.80 : 26,854.20 = 13,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.80/26,854.20 = 13,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.80x = 26,854.20 × 13,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.80x = 355,474,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,474,416.24/17,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.80

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