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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.36, 24,694.26 and 13,426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.36, 24,694.26 and 13,426.05 is: 18,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.36 : 24,694.26 = 13,426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.36/24,694.26 = 13,426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.36x = 24,694.26 × 13,426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.36x = 331,546,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,546,369.47/17,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.16

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