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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.40, 26,421.60 and 13,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.40, 26,421.60 and 13,697.60 is: 20,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.40 : 26,421.60 = 13,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.40/26,421.60 = 13,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.40x = 26,421.60 × 13,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.40x = 361,912,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,912,508.16/17,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.40

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