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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,705.36, 26,558.11 and 6,611.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,705.36, 26,558.11 and 6,611.93 is: 9,917.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,705.36 : 26,558.11 = 6,611.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,705.36/26,558.11 = 6,611.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,705.36x = 26,558.11 × 6,611.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,705.36x = 175,600,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,600,331.19/17,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,917.92

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