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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.73, 26,018.24 and 13,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.73, 26,018.24 and 13,424.60 is: 20,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.73 : 26,018.24 = 13,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.73/26,018.24 = 13,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.73x = 26,018.24 × 13,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.73x = 349,284,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,284,397.58/17,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.75

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