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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.23, 26,655.87 and 6,677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.23, 26,655.87 and 6,677.06 is: 10,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.23 : 26,655.87 = 6,677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.23/26,655.87 = 6,677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.23x = 26,655.87 × 6,677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.23x = 177,982,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,982,843.34/17,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.23

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