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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.28, 26,595.72 and 13,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.28, 26,595.72 and 13,347.60 is: 20,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.28 : 26,595.72 = 13,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.28/26,595.72 = 13,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.28x = 26,595.72 × 13,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.28x = 354,989,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,989,032.27/17,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.83

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