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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.14, 26,641.96 and 6,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.14, 26,641.96 and 6,668.90 is: 10,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.14 : 26,641.96 = 6,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.14/26,641.96 = 6,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.14x = 26,641.96 × 6,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.14x = 177,672,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,672,567.04/17,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.52

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