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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.62, 26,417.13 and 13,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.62, 26,417.13 and 13,451.22 is: 20,159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.62 : 26,417.13 = 13,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.62/26,417.13 = 13,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.62x = 26,417.13 × 13,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.62x = 355,342,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,342,627.40/17,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.43

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