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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.37, 26,161.76 and 13,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.37, 26,161.76 and 13,055.16 is: 19,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.37 : 26,161.76 = 13,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.37/26,161.76 = 13,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.37x = 26,161.76 × 13,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.37x = 341,545,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,545,995.32/17,494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.20

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