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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.60, 26,855.40 and 13,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.60, 26,855.40 and 13,751.60 is: 20,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.60 : 26,855.40 = 13,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.60/26,855.40 = 13,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.60x = 26,855.40 × 13,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.60x = 369,304,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,304,718.64/17,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,627.40

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