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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.07, 26,562.22 and 6,611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.07, 26,562.22 and 6,611.85 is: 9,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.07 : 26,562.22 = 6,611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.07/26,562.22 = 6,611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.07x = 26,562.22 × 6,611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.07x = 175,625,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625,397.78/17,705.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.50

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