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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.96, 26,630.02 and 6,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.96, 26,630.02 and 6,658.60 is: 9,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.96 : 26,630.02 = 6,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.96/26,630.02 = 6,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.96x = 26,630.02 × 6,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.96x = 177,318,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,318,651.17/17,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.31

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