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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.12, 26,252.38 and 13,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.12, 26,252.38 and 13,646.12 is: 20,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.12 : 26,252.38 = 13,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.12/26,252.38 = 13,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.12x = 26,252.38 × 13,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.12x = 358,243,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,243,127.77/17,534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.20

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