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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,766.83, 26,645.38 and 6,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,766.83, 26,645.38 and 6,672.66 is: 10,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,766.83 : 26,645.38 = 6,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,766.83/26,645.38 = 6,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,766.83x = 26,645.38 × 6,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,766.83x = 177,795,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,795,561.31/17,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.16

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