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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.68, 26,256.94 and 13,639.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.68, 26,256.94 and 13,639.24 is: 20,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.68 : 26,256.94 = 13,639.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.68/26,256.94 = 13,639.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.68x = 26,256.94 × 13,639.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.68x = 358,124,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,124,706.33/17,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.83

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