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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.20, 26,316.30 and 13,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.20, 26,316.30 and 13,656.20 is: 20,484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.20 : 26,316.30 = 13,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.20/26,316.30 = 13,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.20x = 26,316.30 × 13,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.20x = 359,380,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,380,656.06/17,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.30

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