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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.12, 26,071.80 and 13,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.12, 26,071.80 and 13,488.36 is: 20,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.12 : 26,071.80 = 13,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.12/26,071.80 = 13,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.12x = 26,071.80 × 13,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.12x = 351,665,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,665,824.25/17,403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.06

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