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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.22, 26,565.98 and 6,612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.22, 26,565.98 and 6,612.23 is: 9,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.22 : 26,565.98 = 6,612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.22/26,565.98 = 6,612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.22x = 26,565.98 × 6,612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.22x = 175,660,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,660,403.29/17,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.71

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