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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.43, 26,516.70 and 6,583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.43, 26,516.70 and 6,583.05 is: 9,871.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.43 : 26,516.70 = 6,583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.43/26,516.70 = 6,583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.43x = 26,516.70 × 6,583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.43x = 174,560,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,560,761.94/17,682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.99

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