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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.78, 26,548.11 and 6,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.78, 26,548.11 and 6,602.83 is: 9,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.78 : 26,548.11 = 6,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.78/26,548.11 = 6,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.78x = 26,548.11 × 6,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.78x = 175,292,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,292,657.15/17,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.90

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