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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,352.88, 26,002.07 and 13,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,352.88, 26,002.07 and 13,413.79 is: 20,099.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,352.88 : 26,002.07 = 13,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,352.88/26,002.07 = 13,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,352.88x = 26,002.07 × 13,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,352.88x = 348,786,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,786,239.48/17,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.62

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