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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.06, 26,402.52 and 13,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.06, 26,402.52 and 13,448 is: 20,173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.06 : 26,402.52 = 13,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.06/26,402.52 = 13,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.06x = 26,402.52 × 13,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.06x = 355,061,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,061,088.96/17,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.86

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