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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.68, 26,264.44 and 13,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.68, 26,264.44 and 13,644.24 is: 20,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.68 : 26,264.44 = 13,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.68/26,264.44 = 13,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.68x = 26,264.44 × 13,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.68x = 358,358,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,358,322.83/17,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.33

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