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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.94, 26,081.31 and 13,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.94, 26,081.31 and 13,233.44 is: 19,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.94 : 26,081.31 = 13,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.94/26,081.31 = 13,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.94x = 26,081.31 × 13,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.94x = 345,145,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,145,451.01/17,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.85

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