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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.15, 26,060.88 and 13,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.15, 26,060.88 and 13,426.02 is: 20,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.15 : 26,060.88 = 13,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.15/26,060.88 = 13,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.15x = 26,060.88 × 13,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.15x = 349,893,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,893,896.10/17,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.36

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