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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.97, 26,655.64 and 6,676.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.97, 26,655.64 and 6,676.81 is: 10,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.97 : 26,655.64 = 6,676.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.97/26,655.64 = 6,676.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.97x = 26,655.64 × 6,676.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.97x = 177,974,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,974,643.71/17,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.91

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