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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.94, 26,632.32 and 6,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.94, 26,632.32 and 6,658.94 is: 9,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.94 : 26,632.32 = 6,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.94/26,632.32 = 6,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.94x = 26,632.32 × 6,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.94x = 177,342,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,342,887.78/17,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.56

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