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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.38, 26,637.66 and 6,668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.38, 26,637.66 and 6,668.53 is: 9,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.38 : 26,637.66 = 6,668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.38/26,637.66 = 6,668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.38x = 26,637.66 × 6,668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.38x = 177,633,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,633,968.25/17,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.64

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