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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769, 26,654.14 and 6,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769, 26,654.14 and 6,674.52 is: 10,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769 : 26,654.14 = 6,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769/26,654.14 = 6,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769x = 26,654.14 × 6,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769x = 177,903,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,903,590.51/17,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.02

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