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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.58, 26,565.94 and 6,614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.58, 26,565.94 and 6,614.36 is: 9,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.58 : 26,565.94 = 6,614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.58/26,565.94 = 6,614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.58x = 26,565.94 × 6,614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.58x = 175,716,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,716,690.90/17,707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.25

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