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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.97, 26,652.65 and 6,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.97, 26,652.65 and 6,674.81 is: 10,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.97 : 26,652.65 = 6,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.97/26,652.65 = 6,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.97x = 26,652.65 × 6,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.97x = 177,901,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,901,208.11/17,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.90

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