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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.70, 26,803.05 and 13,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.70, 26,803.05 and 13,729.60 is: 20,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.70 : 26,803.05 = 13,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.70/26,803.05 = 13,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.70x = 26,803.05 × 13,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.70x = 367,995,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,995,155.28/17,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,594.40

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