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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.64, 26,549.96 and 6,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.64, 26,549.96 and 6,606.88 is: 9,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.64 : 26,549.96 = 6,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.64/26,549.96 = 6,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.64x = 26,549.96 × 6,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.64x = 175,412,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,412,399.72/17,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.39

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