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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.70, 26,828.55 and 13,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.70, 26,828.55 and 13,746.60 is: 20,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.70 : 26,828.55 = 13,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.70/26,828.55 = 13,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.70x = 26,828.55 × 13,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.70x = 368,801,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,801,345.43/17,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.90

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