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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.53, 26,601.92 and 13,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.53, 26,601.92 and 13,034.53 is: 19,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.53 : 26,601.92 = 13,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.53/26,601.92 = 13,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.53x = 26,601.92 × 13,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.53x = 346,743,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,743,541.26/17,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.16

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