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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.89, 26,525.33 and 6,597.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.89, 26,525.33 and 6,597.75 is: 9,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.89 : 26,525.33 = 6,597.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.89/26,525.33 = 6,597.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.89x = 26,525.33 × 6,597.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.89x = 175,007,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,007,463.02/17,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.72

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