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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.40, 26,573.10 and 13,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.40, 26,573.10 and 13,568.20 is: 20,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.40 : 26,573.10 = 13,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.40/26,573.10 = 13,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.40x = 26,573.10 × 13,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.40x = 360,549,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,549,135.42/17,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,352.30

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