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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.40, 26,117.10 and 13,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.40, 26,117.10 and 13,264.20 is: 19,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.40 : 26,117.10 = 13,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.40/26,117.10 = 13,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.40x = 26,117.10 × 13,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.40x = 346,422,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,422,437.82/17,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.30

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