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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,334.65, 26,059.98 and 13,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,334.65, 26,059.98 and 13,680.92 is: 20,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,334.65 : 26,059.98 = 13,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,334.65/26,059.98 = 13,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,334.65x = 26,059.98 × 13,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,334.65x = 356,524,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,524,501.58/17,334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.16

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