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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.16, 26,615.34 and 6,647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.16, 26,615.34 and 6,647.58 is: 9,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.16 : 26,615.34 = 6,647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.16/26,615.34 = 6,647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.16x = 26,615.34 × 6,647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.16x = 176,927,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,927,601.88/17,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.72

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