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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.13, 26,505.05 and 6,577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.13, 26,505.05 and 6,577.53 is: 9,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.13 : 26,505.05 = 6,577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.13/26,505.05 = 6,577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.13x = 26,505.05 × 6,577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.13x = 174,337,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,337,728.64/17,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.15

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