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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.91, 26,601.54 and 6,639.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.91, 26,601.54 and 6,639.43 is: 9,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.91 : 26,601.54 = 6,639.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.91/26,601.54 = 6,639.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.91x = 26,601.54 × 6,639.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.91x = 176,619,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,619,062.72/17,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.40

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