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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.93, 26,534.94 and 6,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.93, 26,534.94 and 6,595.67 is: 9,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.93 : 26,534.94 = 6,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.93/26,534.94 = 6,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.93x = 26,534.94 × 6,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.93x = 175,015,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,015,575.04/17,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.40

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