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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.57, 26,963.51 and 13,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.57, 26,963.51 and 13,265.46 is: 19,873.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.57 : 26,963.51 = 13,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.57/26,963.51 = 13,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.57x = 26,963.51 × 13,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.57x = 357,683,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,683,297.04/17,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.98

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