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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.96, 26,625.52 and 6,655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.96, 26,625.52 and 6,655.59 is: 9,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.96 : 26,625.52 = 6,655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.96/26,625.52 = 6,655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.96x = 26,625.52 × 6,655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.96x = 177,208,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,208,652.82/17,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,980.80

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