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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.40, 26,612.10 and 13,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.40, 26,612.10 and 13,367.40 is: 20,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.40 : 26,612.10 = 13,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.40/26,612.10 = 13,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.40x = 26,612.10 × 13,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.40x = 355,734,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,734,585.54/17,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.10

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