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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.54, 26,346.72 and 13,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.54, 26,346.72 and 13,691.10 is: 20,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.54 : 26,346.72 = 13,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.54/26,346.72 = 13,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.54x = 26,346.72 × 13,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.54x = 360,715,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,715,578.19/17,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.90

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