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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.31, 26,635.40 and 6,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.31, 26,635.40 and 6,671.76 is: 10,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.31 : 26,635.40 = 6,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.31/26,635.40 = 6,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.31x = 26,635.40 × 6,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.31x = 177,704,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,704,996.30/17,766.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.36

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