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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.70, 26,355.45 and 13,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.70, 26,355.45 and 13,714.70 is: 20,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.70 : 26,355.45 = 13,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.70/26,355.45 = 13,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.70x = 26,355.45 × 13,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.70x = 361,457,090.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,457,090.12/17,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.18

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