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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.12, 26,017.36 and 13,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.12, 26,017.36 and 13,424 is: 20,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.12 : 26,017.36 = 13,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.12/26,017.36 = 13,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.12x = 26,017.36 × 13,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.12x = 349,257,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,257,040.64/17,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,114.88

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