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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.59, 26,634.49 and 9,424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.59, 26,634.49 and 9,424.67 is: 14,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.59 : 26,634.49 = 9,424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.59/26,634.49 = 9,424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.59x = 26,634.49 × 9,424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.59x = 251,021,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,021,278.87/17,744.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.36

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