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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.22, 26,063.02 and 13,482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.22, 26,063.02 and 13,482.49 is: 20,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.22 : 26,063.02 = 13,482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.22/26,063.02 = 13,482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.22x = 26,063.02 × 13,482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.22x = 351,394,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,394,406.52/17,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,198.31

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