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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.52, 26,349.72 and 13,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.52, 26,349.72 and 13,693.08 is: 20,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.52 : 26,349.72 = 13,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.52/26,349.72 = 13,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.52x = 26,349.72 × 13,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.52x = 360,808,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,808,823.94/17,600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.90

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