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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.52, 26,553.48 and 6,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.52, 26,553.48 and 6,608 is: 9,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.52 : 26,553.48 = 6,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.52/26,553.48 = 6,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.52x = 26,553.48 × 6,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.52x = 175,465,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,465,395.84/17,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.45

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