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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.06, 26,641.48 and 6,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.06, 26,641.48 and 6,666.62 is: 10,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.06 : 26,641.48 = 6,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.06/26,641.48 = 6,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.06x = 26,641.48 × 6,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.06x = 177,608,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,608,623.40/17,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.01

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