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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.62, 26,384.22 and 13,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.62, 26,384.22 and 13,716.18 is: 20,534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.62 : 26,384.22 = 13,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.62/26,384.22 = 13,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.62x = 26,384.22 × 13,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.62x = 361,890,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,890,710.68/17,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.41

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