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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.22, 26,061.52 and 13,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.22, 26,061.52 and 13,481.49 is: 20,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.22 : 26,061.52 = 13,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.22/26,061.52 = 13,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.22x = 26,061.52 × 13,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.22x = 351,348,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,348,121.26/17,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.81

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