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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.58, 26,646.51 and 6,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.58, 26,646.51 and 6,673.41 is: 10,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.58 : 26,646.51 = 6,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.58/26,646.51 = 6,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.58x = 26,646.51 × 6,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.58x = 177,823,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,823,052.93/17,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.29

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