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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.20, 26,539.20 and 13,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.20, 26,539.20 and 13,814.40 is: 20,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.20 : 26,539.20 = 13,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.20/26,539.20 = 13,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.20x = 26,539.20 × 13,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.20x = 366,623,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,623,124.48/17,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.72

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