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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.27, 26,601.39 and 6,646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.27, 26,601.39 and 6,646.18 is: 9,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.27 : 26,601.39 = 6,646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.27/26,601.39 = 6,646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.27x = 26,601.39 × 6,646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.27x = 176,797,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,797,516.06/17,734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.26

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