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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.84, 26,009.52 and 13,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.84, 26,009.52 and 13,918.24 is: 20,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.84 : 26,009.52 = 13,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.84/26,009.52 = 13,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.84x = 26,009.52 × 13,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.84x = 362,006,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,006,741.64/17,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.12

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