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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.03, 26,062.04 and 13,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.03, 26,062.04 and 13,682.30 is: 20,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.03 : 26,062.04 = 13,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.03/26,062.04 = 13,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.03x = 26,062.04 × 13,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.03x = 356,588,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,588,553.79/17,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.22

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