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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.37, 26,581.29 and 6,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.37, 26,581.29 and 6,625.93 is: 9,939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.37 : 26,581.29 = 6,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.37/26,581.29 = 6,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.37x = 26,581.29 × 6,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.37x = 176,125,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,125,766.85/17,720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.17

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