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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.40, 26,952.60 and 13,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.40, 26,952.60 and 13,594.40 is: 20,391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.40 : 26,952.60 = 13,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.40/26,952.60 = 13,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.40x = 26,952.60 × 13,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.40x = 366,404,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,404,425.44/17,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,391.60

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