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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,699.52, 26,550.48 and 6,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,699.52, 26,550.48 and 6,606 is: 9,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,699.52 : 26,550.48 = 6,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,699.52/26,550.48 = 6,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,699.52x = 26,550.48 × 6,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,699.52x = 175,392,470.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,392,470.88/17,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.45

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