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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,700.23, 26,526.71 and 6,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,700.23, 26,526.71 and 6,595.73 is: 9,884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,700.23 : 26,526.71 = 6,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,700.23/26,526.71 = 6,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,700.23x = 26,526.71 × 6,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,700.23x = 174,962,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962,851.34/17,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,884.78

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