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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.96, 26,647.68 and 6,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.96, 26,647.68 and 6,669.60 is: 10,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.96 : 26,647.68 = 6,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.96/26,647.68 = 6,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.96x = 26,647.68 × 6,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.96x = 177,729,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,729,366.53/17,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.49

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