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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.40, 26,429.10 and 13,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.40, 26,429.10 and 13,472.20 is: 20,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.40 : 26,429.10 = 13,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.40/26,429.10 = 13,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.40x = 26,429.10 × 13,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.40x = 356,058,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,058,121.02/17,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.30

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