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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.06, 26,399.52 and 13,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.06, 26,399.52 and 13,446 is: 20,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.06 : 26,399.52 = 13,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.06/26,399.52 = 13,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.06x = 26,399.52 × 13,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.06x = 354,967,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,967,945.92/17,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.86

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