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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,468.64, 26,215.65 and 13,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,468.64, 26,215.65 and 13,097.88 is: 19,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,468.64 : 26,215.65 = 13,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,468.64/26,215.65 = 13,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,468.64x = 26,215.65 × 13,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,468.64x = 343,369,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,369,437.82/17,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.33

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