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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.46, 26,344.44 and 13,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.46, 26,344.44 and 13,863.96 is: 20,811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.46 : 26,344.44 = 13,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.46/26,344.44 = 13,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.46x = 26,344.44 × 13,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.46x = 365,238,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,238,262.38/17,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.94

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