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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.57, 26,595.96 and 6,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.57, 26,595.96 and 6,635.13 is: 9,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.57 : 26,595.96 = 6,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.57/26,595.96 = 6,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.57x = 26,595.96 × 6,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.57x = 176,467,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,467,652.07/17,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,954.42

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