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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,634.59, 26,441.86 and 13,630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,634.59, 26,441.86 and 13,630.56 is: 20,438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,634.59 : 26,441.86 = 13,630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,634.59/26,441.86 = 13,630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,634.59x = 26,441.86 × 13,630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,634.59x = 360,417,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,417,158.88/17,634.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.08

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