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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.96, 26,454.54 and 13,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.96, 26,454.54 and 13,717.16 is: 20,536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.96 : 26,454.54 = 13,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.96/26,454.54 = 13,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.96x = 26,454.54 × 13,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.96x = 362,881,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,881,157.91/17,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,536.61

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