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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.63, 26,567.51 and 6,615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.63, 26,567.51 and 6,615.39 is: 9,924.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.63 : 26,567.51 = 6,615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.63/26,567.51 = 6,615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.63x = 26,567.51 × 6,615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.63x = 175,754,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,754,406.90/17,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.79

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