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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.69, 26,642.43 and 6,665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.69, 26,642.43 and 6,665.69 is: 9,995.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.69 : 26,642.43 = 6,665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.69/26,642.43 = 6,665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.69x = 26,642.43 × 6,665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.69x = 177,590,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,590,046.01/17,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.67

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