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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.63, 26,672.72 and 6,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.63, 26,672.72 and 6,689.40 is: 10,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.63 : 26,672.72 = 6,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.63/26,672.72 = 6,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.63x = 26,672.72 × 6,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.63x = 178,424,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,424,459.72/17,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.28

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