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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.63, 26,001.69 and 13,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.63, 26,001.69 and 13,413.54 is: 20,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.63 : 26,001.69 = 13,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.63/26,001.69 = 13,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.63x = 26,001.69 × 13,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.63x = 348,774,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,774,708.88/17,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.24

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