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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.38, 26,025.75 and 13,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.38, 26,025.75 and 13,672.26 is: 20,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.38 : 26,025.75 = 13,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.38/26,025.75 = 13,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.38x = 26,025.75 × 13,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.38x = 355,830,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,830,820.70/17,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.53

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