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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.20, 26,510.70 and 13,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.20, 26,510.70 and 13,795.40 is: 20,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.20 : 26,510.70 = 13,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.20/26,510.70 = 13,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.20x = 26,510.70 × 13,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.20x = 365,725,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,725,710.78/17,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.24

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