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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.52, 26,955.12 and 13,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.52, 26,955.12 and 13,586.72 is: 20,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.52 : 26,955.12 = 13,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.52/26,955.12 = 13,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.52x = 26,955.12 × 13,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.52x = 366,231,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,231,668.01/17,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,382.98

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