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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.71, 26,564.63 and 6,616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.71, 26,564.63 and 6,616.26 is: 9,924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.71 : 26,564.63 = 6,616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.71/26,564.63 = 6,616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.71x = 26,564.63 × 6,616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.71x = 175,758,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,758,465.80/17,709.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.42

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