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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.46, 26,008.89 and 13,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.46, 26,008.89 and 13,418.34 is: 20,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.46 : 26,008.89 = 13,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.46/26,008.89 = 13,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.46x = 26,008.89 × 13,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.46x = 348,996,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,996,129.04/17,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,106.41

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