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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.42, 26,632.92 and 6,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.42, 26,632.92 and 6,670.86 is: 10,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.42 : 26,632.92 = 6,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.42/26,632.92 = 6,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.42x = 26,632.92 × 6,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.42x = 177,664,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,664,480.71/17,764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.14

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