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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.10, 26,017.20 and 13,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.10, 26,017.20 and 13,653.63 is: 20,451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.10 : 26,017.20 = 13,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.10/26,017.20 = 13,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.10x = 26,017.20 × 13,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.10x = 355,229,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,229,222.44/17,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.79

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