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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.62, 26,074.05 and 13,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.62, 26,074.05 and 13,489.86 is: 20,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.62 : 26,074.05 = 13,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.62/26,074.05 = 13,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.62x = 26,074.05 × 13,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.62x = 351,735,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,735,284.13/17,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.31

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