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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.06, 26,620.59 and 6,650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.06, 26,620.59 and 6,650.78 is: 9,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.06 : 26,620.59 = 6,650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.06/26,620.59 = 6,650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.06x = 26,620.59 × 6,650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.06x = 177,047,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,047,779.05/17,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.86

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