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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.60, 26,853.90 and 13,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.60, 26,853.90 and 13,750.60 is: 20,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.60 : 26,853.90 = 13,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.60/26,853.90 = 13,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.60x = 26,853.90 × 13,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.60x = 369,257,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,257,237.34/17,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.90

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