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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.48, 26,016.96 and 13,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.48, 26,016.96 and 13,506.56 is: 20,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.48 : 26,016.96 = 13,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.48/26,016.96 = 13,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.48x = 26,016.96 × 13,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.48x = 351,399,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,399,631.26/17,384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.41

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