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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.94, 26,618.04 and 6,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.94, 26,618.04 and 6,650.46 is: 9,975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.94 : 26,618.04 = 6,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.94/26,618.04 = 6,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.94x = 26,618.04 × 6,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.94x = 177,022,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,022,210.30/17,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.93

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