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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.44, 26,282.17 and 13,360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.44, 26,282.17 and 13,360.68 is: 20,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.44 : 26,282.17 = 13,360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.44/26,282.17 = 13,360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.44x = 26,282.17 × 13,360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.44x = 351,147,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,147,663.08/17,534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.17

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