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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.20, 26,254.80 and 13,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.20, 26,254.80 and 13,615.20 is: 20,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.20 : 26,254.80 = 13,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.20/26,254.80 = 13,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.20x = 26,254.80 × 13,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.20x = 357,464,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,464,352.96/17,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,422.80

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