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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.84, 26,507.34 and 6,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.84, 26,507.34 and 6,581.88 is: 9,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.84 : 26,507.34 = 6,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.84/26,507.34 = 6,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.84x = 26,507.34 × 6,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.84x = 174,468,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,468,131.00/17,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.52

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