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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.89, 26,542.95 and 6,601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.89, 26,542.95 and 6,601.71 is: 9,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.89 : 26,542.95 = 6,601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.89/26,542.95 = 6,601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.89x = 26,542.95 × 6,601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.89x = 175,228,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,228,858.44/17,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.23

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