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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.14, 26,609.72 and 6,653.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.14, 26,609.72 and 6,653.85 is: 9,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.14 : 26,609.72 = 6,653.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.14/26,609.72 = 6,653.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.14x = 26,609.72 × 6,653.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.14x = 177,056,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,056,952.37/17,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,974.96

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