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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.12, 26,167.39 and 13,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.12, 26,167.39 and 13,058.91 is: 19,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.12 : 26,167.39 = 13,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.12/26,167.39 = 13,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.12x = 26,167.39 × 13,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.12x = 341,717,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,717,558.30/17,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.82

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