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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.40, 26,073.60 and 13,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.40, 26,073.60 and 13,286.40 is: 19,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.40 : 26,073.60 = 13,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.40/26,073.60 = 13,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.40x = 26,073.60 × 13,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.40x = 346,424,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,424,279.04/17,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.60

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