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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.08, 26,641.68 and 6,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.08, 26,641.68 and 6,668.08 is: 10,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.08 : 26,641.68 = 6,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.08/26,641.68 = 6,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.08x = 26,641.68 × 6,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.08x = 177,648,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,648,853.57/17,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.96

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