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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.56, 26,568.80 and 13,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.56, 26,568.80 and 13,544 is: 20,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.56 : 26,568.80 = 13,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.56/26,568.80 = 13,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.56x = 26,568.80 × 13,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.56x = 359,847,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,847,827.20/17,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.85

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