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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.98, 26,581.98 and 6,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.98, 26,581.98 and 6,625.55 is: 9,938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.98 : 26,581.98 = 6,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.98/26,581.98 = 6,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.98x = 26,581.98 × 6,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.98x = 176,120,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,120,229.21/17,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.51

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