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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.44, 26,016.36 and 13,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.44, 26,016.36 and 13,423.32 is: 20,113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.44 : 26,016.36 = 13,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.44/26,016.36 = 13,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.44x = 26,016.36 × 13,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.44x = 349,225,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,225,925.52/17,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.87

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