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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.84, 26,059.46 and 13,480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.84, 26,059.46 and 13,480.11 is: 20,194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.84 : 26,059.46 = 13,480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.84/26,059.46 = 13,480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.84x = 26,059.46 × 13,480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.84x = 351,284,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,284,319.94/17,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,194.74

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