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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.40, 26,564.73 and 10,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.40, 26,564.73 and 10,771.92 is: 16,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.40 : 26,564.73 = 10,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.40/26,564.73 = 10,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.40x = 26,564.73 × 10,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.40x = 286,153,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,153,146.38/17,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,126.39

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