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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,334.57, 26,005.23 and 6,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,334.57, 26,005.23 and 6,660.15 is: 9,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,334.57 : 26,005.23 = 6,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,334.57/26,005.23 = 6,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,334.57x = 26,005.23 × 6,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,334.57x = 173,198,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,198,732.58/17,334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.52

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