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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.64, 26,086.04 and 13,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.64, 26,086.04 and 13,497.88 is: 20,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.64 : 26,086.04 = 13,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.64/26,086.04 = 13,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.64x = 26,086.04 × 13,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.64x = 352,106,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,106,237.60/17,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.30

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