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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.21, 26,571.38 and 6,620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.21, 26,571.38 and 6,620.76 is: 9,931.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.21 : 26,571.38 = 6,620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.21/26,571.38 = 6,620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.21x = 26,571.38 × 6,620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.21x = 175,922,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,922,696.75/17,714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.17

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