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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.52, 26,322.58 and 13,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.52, 26,322.58 and 13,598.74 is: 20,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.52 : 26,322.58 = 13,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.52/26,322.58 = 13,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.52x = 26,322.58 × 13,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.52x = 357,953,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,953,921.55/17,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.78

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