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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.79, 26,614.05 and 9,844.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.79, 26,614.05 and 9,844.95 is: 14,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.79 : 26,614.05 = 9,844.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.79/26,614.05 = 9,844.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.79x = 26,614.05 × 9,844.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.79x = 262,013,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,013,991.55/17,735.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.18

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