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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.56, 26,544.24 and 6,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.56, 26,544.24 and 6,618.24 is: 9,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.56 : 26,544.24 = 6,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.56/26,544.24 = 6,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.56x = 26,544.24 × 6,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.56x = 175,676,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,676,150.94/17,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.05

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