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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.34, 26,635.68 and 6,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.34, 26,635.68 and 6,663.76 is: 9,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.34 : 26,635.68 = 6,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.34/26,635.68 = 6,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.34x = 26,635.68 × 6,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.34x = 177,493,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,493,778.96/17,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.52

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