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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.18, 26,869.77 and 13,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.18, 26,869.77 and 13,550.22 is: 20,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.18 : 26,869.77 = 13,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.18/26,869.77 = 13,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.18x = 26,869.77 × 13,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.18x = 364,091,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,091,294.85/17,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.96

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