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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.40, 26,322.60 and 13,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.40, 26,322.60 and 13,631.60 is: 20,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.40 : 26,322.60 = 13,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.40/26,322.60 = 13,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.40x = 26,322.60 × 13,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.40x = 358,819,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,819,154.16/17,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.40

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