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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.14, 26,646.46 and 6,671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.14, 26,646.46 and 6,671.90 is: 10,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.14 : 26,646.46 = 6,671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.14/26,646.46 = 6,671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.14x = 26,646.46 × 6,671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.14x = 177,782,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,782,516.47/17,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.02

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