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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.07, 26,635.48 and 6,662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.07, 26,635.48 and 6,662.62 is: 9,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.07 : 26,635.48 = 6,662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.07/26,635.48 = 6,662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.07x = 26,635.48 × 6,662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.07x = 177,462,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,462,055.10/17,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.01

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