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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,767.96, 26,655.60 and 6,674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,767.96, 26,655.60 and 6,674.64 is: 10,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,767.96 : 26,655.60 = 6,674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,767.96/26,655.60 = 6,674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,767.96x = 26,655.60 × 6,674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,767.96x = 177,916,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,916,533.98/17,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.33

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