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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.52, 26,392.92 and 13,886.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.52, 26,392.92 and 13,886.48 is: 20,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.52 : 26,392.92 = 13,886.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.52/26,392.92 = 13,886.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.52x = 26,392.92 × 13,886.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.52x = 366,504,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,504,755.72/17,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.02

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