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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.57, 26,003.73 and 6,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.57, 26,003.73 and 6,659.15 is: 9,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.57 : 26,003.73 = 6,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.57/26,003.73 = 6,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.57x = 26,003.73 × 6,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.57x = 173,162,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,162,787.39/17,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.02

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