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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.96, 26,453.04 and 13,716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.96, 26,453.04 and 13,716.16 is: 20,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.96 : 26,453.04 = 13,716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.96/26,453.04 = 13,716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.96x = 26,453.04 × 13,716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.96x = 362,834,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,834,129.13/17,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.12

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