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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.94, 26,284.42 and 13,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.94, 26,284.42 and 13,362.18 is: 20,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.94 : 26,284.42 = 13,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.94/26,284.42 = 13,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.94x = 26,284.42 × 13,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.94x = 351,217,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,217,151.24/17,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.42

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