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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.36, 26,550.48 and 13,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.36, 26,550.48 and 13,809.44 is: 20,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.36 : 26,550.48 = 13,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.36/26,550.48 = 13,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.36x = 26,550.48 × 13,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.36x = 366,647,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,647,260.53/17,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.23

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