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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.73, 26,118.51 and 13,258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.73, 26,118.51 and 13,258.25 is: 19,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.73 : 26,118.51 = 13,258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.73/26,118.51 = 13,258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.73x = 26,118.51 × 13,258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.73x = 346,285,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,285,750.79/17,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.07

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