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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.96, 26,316.82 and 4,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.96, 26,316.82 and 4,397.44 is: 6,596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.96 : 26,316.82 = 4,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.96/26,316.82 = 4,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.96x = 26,316.82 × 4,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.96x = 115,726,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726,636.94/17,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.00

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