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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.70, 26,556.24 and 6,612.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.70, 26,556.24 and 6,612.84 is: 9,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.70 : 26,556.24 = 6,612.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.70/26,556.24 = 6,612.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.70x = 26,556.24 × 6,612.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.70x = 175,612,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,612,166.12/17,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.36

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