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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.72, 26,062.26 and 13,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.72, 26,062.26 and 13,481.99 is: 20,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.72 : 26,062.26 = 13,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.72/26,062.26 = 13,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.72x = 26,062.26 × 13,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.72x = 351,370,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,370,998.39/17,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.55

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