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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.64, 26,316.24 and 9,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.64, 26,316.24 and 9,748.48 is: 14,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.64 : 26,316.24 = 9,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.64/26,316.24 = 9,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.64x = 26,316.24 × 9,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.64x = 256,543,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,543,339.32/17,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.32

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