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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.09, 26,544.72 and 6,602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.09, 26,544.72 and 6,602.91 is: 9,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.09 : 26,544.72 = 6,602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.09/26,544.72 = 6,602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.09x = 26,544.72 × 6,602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.09x = 175,272,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,272,397.14/17,697.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.02

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