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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.60, 26,852.40 and 13,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.60, 26,852.40 and 13,749.60 is: 20,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.60 : 26,852.40 = 13,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.60/26,852.40 = 13,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.60x = 26,852.40 × 13,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.60x = 369,209,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,209,759.04/17,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,624.40

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