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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.65, 26,552.40 and 6,611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.65, 26,552.40 and 6,611.13 is: 9,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.65 : 26,552.40 = 6,611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.65/26,552.40 = 6,611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.65x = 26,552.40 × 6,611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.65x = 175,541,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,541,368.21/17,701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.67

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