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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.40, 26,423.10 and 13,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.40, 26,423.10 and 13,698.60 is: 20,547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.40 : 26,423.10 = 13,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.40/26,423.10 = 13,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.40x = 26,423.10 × 13,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.40x = 361,959,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,959,477.66/17,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.90

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