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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.48, 26,026.84 and 13,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.48, 26,026.84 and 13,430.36 is: 20,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.48 : 26,026.84 = 13,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.48/26,026.84 = 13,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.48x = 26,026.84 × 13,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.48x = 349,549,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,549,830.86/17,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.37

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