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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.20, 26,467.20 and 13,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.20, 26,467.20 and 13,766.40 is: 20,604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.20 : 26,467.20 = 13,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.20/26,467.20 = 13,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.20x = 26,467.20 × 13,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.20x = 364,358,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,358,062.08/17,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.76

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