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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.13, 26,638.97 and 6,666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.13, 26,638.97 and 6,666.90 is: 10,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.13 : 26,638.97 = 6,666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.13/26,638.97 = 6,666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.13x = 26,638.97 × 6,666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.13x = 177,599,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,599,315.76/17,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.52

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