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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.66, 26,602.56 and 6,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.66, 26,602.56 and 6,637.21 is: 9,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.66 : 26,602.56 = 6,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.66/26,602.56 = 6,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.66x = 26,602.56 × 6,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.66x = 176,566,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,566,682.75/17,729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,958.83

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