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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.68, 26,261.44 and 13,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.68, 26,261.44 and 13,642.24 is: 20,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.68 : 26,261.44 = 13,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.68/26,261.44 = 13,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.68x = 26,261.44 × 13,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.68x = 358,264,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,264,867.23/17,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.33

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