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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.48, 26,868.42 and 13,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.48, 26,868.42 and 13,016.52 is: 19,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.48 : 26,868.42 = 13,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.48/26,868.42 = 13,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.48x = 26,868.42 × 13,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.48x = 349,733,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,733,326.30/17,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.40

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