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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.68, 26,863.02 and 13,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.68, 26,863.02 and 13,545.72 is: 20,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.68 : 26,863.02 = 13,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.68/26,863.02 = 13,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.68x = 26,863.02 × 13,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.68x = 363,878,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,878,947.27/17,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,281.21

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