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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.40, 26,979.60 and 13,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.40, 26,979.60 and 13,612.40 is: 20,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.40 : 26,979.60 = 13,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.40/26,979.60 = 13,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.40x = 26,979.60 × 13,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.40x = 367,257,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,257,107.04/17,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,418.60

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