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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.40, 26,112.60 and 13,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.40, 26,112.60 and 13,261.20 is: 19,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.40 : 26,112.60 = 13,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.40/26,112.60 = 13,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.40x = 26,112.60 × 13,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.40x = 346,284,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,284,411.12/17,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.80

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