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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.45, 26,541.12 and 6,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.45, 26,541.12 and 6,608.67 is: 9,906.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.45 : 26,541.12 = 6,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.45/26,541.12 = 6,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.45x = 26,541.12 × 6,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.45x = 175,401,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,401,503.51/17,706.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.08

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