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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.38, 26,027.25 and 13,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.38, 26,027.25 and 13,673.26 is: 20,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.38 : 26,027.25 = 13,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.38/26,027.25 = 13,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.38x = 26,027.25 × 13,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.38x = 355,877,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,877,356.34/17,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.03

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