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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.20, 26,335.20 and 13,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.20, 26,335.20 and 13,678.40 is: 20,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.20 : 26,335.20 = 13,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.20/26,335.20 = 13,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.20x = 26,335.20 × 13,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.20x = 360,223,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,223,399.68/17,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.82

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