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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.10, 26,111.34 and 13,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.10, 26,111.34 and 13,270.08 is: 19,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.10 : 26,111.34 = 13,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.10/26,111.34 = 13,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.10x = 26,111.34 × 13,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.10x = 346,499,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,499,570.71/17,435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.68

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