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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.94, 26,285.92 and 13,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.94, 26,285.92 and 13,363.18 is: 20,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.94 : 26,285.92 = 13,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.94/26,285.92 = 13,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.94x = 26,285.92 × 13,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.94x = 351,263,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,263,480.43/17,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.92

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