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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.51, 26,071.32 and 13,024.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.51, 26,071.32 and 13,024.65 is: 19,538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.51 : 26,071.32 = 13,024.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.51/26,071.32 = 13,024.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.51x = 26,071.32 × 13,024.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.51x = 339,569,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,569,744.73/17,379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.51

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