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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.88, 26,729.52 and 13,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.88, 26,729.52 and 13,457.04 is: 20,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.88 : 26,729.52 = 13,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.88/26,729.52 = 13,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.88x = 26,729.52 × 13,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.88x = 359,700,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,700,219.82/17,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.02

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