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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.24, 26,212.34 and 13,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.24, 26,212.34 and 13,330.68 is: 19,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.24 : 26,212.34 = 13,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.24/26,212.34 = 13,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.24x = 26,212.34 × 13,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.24x = 349,428,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,428,316.59/17,513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.24

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