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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,746.38, 26,622.36 and 6,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,746.38, 26,622.36 and 6,651.54 is: 9,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,746.38 : 26,622.36 = 6,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,746.38/26,622.36 = 6,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,746.38x = 26,622.36 × 6,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,746.38x = 177,079,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,079,692.43/17,746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.36

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