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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.44, 26,017.86 and 13,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.44, 26,017.86 and 13,424.32 is: 20,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.44 : 26,017.86 = 13,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.44/26,017.86 = 13,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.44x = 26,017.86 × 13,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.44x = 349,272,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,272,078.36/17,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.37

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