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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.32, 26,236.92 and 13,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.32, 26,236.92 and 13,136.72 is: 19,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.32 : 26,236.92 = 13,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.32/26,236.92 = 13,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.32x = 26,236.92 × 13,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.32x = 344,667,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,667,071.70/17,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,679.16

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