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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.76, 26,108 and 13,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.76, 26,108 and 13,321.28 is: 19,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.76 : 26,108 = 13,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.76/26,108 = 13,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.76x = 26,108 × 13,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.76x = 347,791,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,791,978.24/17,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.76

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