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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.60, 26,007.64 and 13,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.60, 26,007.64 and 13,417.52 is: 20,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.60 : 26,007.64 = 13,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.60/26,007.64 = 13,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.60x = 26,007.64 × 13,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.60x = 348,958,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,958,029.85/17,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,105.21

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