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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.39, 26,561.77 and 6,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.39, 26,561.77 and 6,612.91 is: 9,919.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.39 : 26,561.77 = 6,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.39/26,561.77 = 6,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.39x = 26,561.77 × 6,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.39x = 175,650,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,650,511.51/17,707.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.62

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