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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.80, 26,617.20 and 13,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.80, 26,617.20 and 13,309.60 is: 19,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.80 : 26,617.20 = 13,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.80/26,617.20 = 13,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.80x = 26,617.20 × 13,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.80x = 354,264,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,264,285.12/17,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.40

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