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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.14, 26,622.01 and 6,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.14, 26,622.01 and 6,655.54 is: 9,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.14 : 26,622.01 = 6,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.14/26,622.01 = 6,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.14x = 26,622.01 × 6,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.14x = 177,183,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,183,852.44/17,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.17

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