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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.64, 26,310.24 and 9,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.64, 26,310.24 and 9,744.48 is: 14,616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.64 : 26,310.24 = 9,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.64/26,310.24 = 9,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.64x = 26,310.24 × 9,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.64x = 256,379,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,379,607.48/17,540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,616.32

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