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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.44, 26,114.82 and 10,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.44, 26,114.82 and 10,497.88 is: 15,715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.44 : 26,114.82 = 10,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.44/26,114.82 = 10,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.44x = 26,114.82 × 10,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.44x = 274,150,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,150,246.58/17,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,715.62

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