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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.62, 26,083.04 and 13,495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.62, 26,083.04 and 13,495.86 is: 20,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.62 : 26,083.04 = 13,495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.62/26,083.04 = 13,495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.62x = 26,083.04 × 13,495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.62x = 352,013,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,013,056.21/17,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,218.30

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