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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.20, 26,104.80 and 13,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.20, 26,104.80 and 13,644.80 is: 20,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.20 : 26,104.80 = 13,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.20/26,104.80 = 13,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.20x = 26,104.80 × 13,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.20x = 356,194,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,194,775.04/17,403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.20

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