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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.14, 26,217.90 and 13,099.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.14, 26,217.90 and 13,099.38 is: 19,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.14 : 26,217.90 = 13,099.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.14/26,217.90 = 13,099.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.14x = 26,217.90 × 13,099.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.14x = 343,438,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,438,234.90/17,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.59

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