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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.92, 26,565.26 and 6,617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.92, 26,565.26 and 6,617.22 is: 9,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.92 : 26,565.26 = 6,617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.92/26,565.26 = 6,617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.92x = 26,565.26 × 6,617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.92x = 175,788,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,788,169.78/17,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.85

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