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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.93, 26,591.04 and 6,633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.93, 26,591.04 and 6,633.81 is: 9,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.93 : 26,591.04 = 6,633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.93/26,591.04 = 6,633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.93x = 26,591.04 × 6,633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.93x = 176,399,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,399,907.06/17,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.40

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