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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.63, 26,624.72 and 6,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.63, 26,624.72 and 6,657.40 is: 9,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.63 : 26,624.72 = 6,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.63/26,624.72 = 6,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.63x = 26,624.72 × 6,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.63x = 177,251,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,251,410.93/17,740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.27

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