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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.76, 26,097.50 and 13,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.76, 26,097.50 and 13,314.28 is: 19,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.76 : 26,097.50 = 13,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.76/26,097.50 = 13,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.76x = 26,097.50 × 13,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.76x = 347,469,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,469,422.30/17,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.27

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