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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.99, 26,619.93 and 6,498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.99, 26,619.93 and 6,498.86 is: 9,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.99 : 26,619.93 = 6,498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.99/26,619.93 = 6,498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.99x = 26,619.93 × 6,498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.99x = 172,999,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,999,065.18/17,744.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,749.18

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