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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.80, 26,954.70 and 13,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.80, 26,954.70 and 13,304.20 is: 19,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.80 : 26,954.70 = 13,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.80/26,954.70 = 13,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.80x = 26,954.70 × 13,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.80x = 358,610,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,610,719.74/17,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.30

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