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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.82, 26,488.86 and 6,565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.82, 26,488.86 and 6,565.98 is: 9,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.82 : 26,488.86 = 6,565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.82/26,488.86 = 6,565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.82x = 26,488.86 × 6,565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.82x = 173,925,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,925,324.98/17,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.09

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