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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.68, 26,412.84 and 6,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.68, 26,412.84 and 6,662 is: 9,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.68 : 26,412.84 = 6,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.68/26,412.84 = 6,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.68x = 26,412.84 × 6,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.68x = 175,962,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,962,340.08/17,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.10

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