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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.58, 26,617.41 and 6,649.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.58, 26,617.41 and 6,649.07 is: 9,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.58 : 26,617.41 = 6,649.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.58/26,617.41 = 6,649.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.58x = 26,617.41 × 6,649.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.58x = 176,980,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,980,889.22/17,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.80

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