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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.46, 26,104.28 and 13,920.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.46, 26,104.28 and 13,920.11 is: 20,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.46 : 26,104.28 = 13,920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.46/26,104.28 = 13,920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.46x = 26,104.28 × 13,920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.46x = 363,374,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,374,449.07/17,419.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.26

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