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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.58, 26,618.91 and 6,650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.58, 26,618.91 and 6,650.07 is: 9,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.58 : 26,618.91 = 6,650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.58/26,618.91 = 6,650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.58x = 26,618.91 × 6,650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.58x = 177,017,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,017,614.82/17,745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.31

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