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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.70, 26,624.70 and 9,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.70, 26,624.70 and 9,844.20 is: 14,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.70 : 26,624.70 = 9,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.70/26,624.70 = 9,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.70x = 26,624.70 × 9,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.70x = 262,098,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,098,871.74/17,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,773.04

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