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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.08, 26,633.74 and 9,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.08, 26,633.74 and 9,424.17 is: 14,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.08 : 26,633.74 = 9,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.08/26,633.74 = 9,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.08x = 26,633.74 × 9,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.08x = 251,000,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,000,893.50/17,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.61

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