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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.16, 26,336.16 and 13,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.16, 26,336.16 and 13,688.88 is: 20,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.16 : 26,336.16 = 13,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.16/26,336.16 = 13,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.16x = 26,336.16 × 13,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.16x = 360,512,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,512,533.90/17,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.96

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