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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.46, 26,007.39 and 13,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.46, 26,007.39 and 13,417.34 is: 20,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.46 : 26,007.39 = 13,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.46/26,007.39 = 13,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.46x = 26,007.39 × 13,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.46x = 348,949,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,949,864.11/17,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.90

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