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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.60, 26,864.40 and 13,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.60, 26,864.40 and 13,757.60 is: 20,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.60 : 26,864.40 = 13,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.60/26,864.40 = 13,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.60x = 26,864.40 × 13,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.60x = 369,589,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,589,669.44/17,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.40

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