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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.36, 26,657.52 and 6,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.36, 26,657.52 and 6,675.44 is: 10,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.36 : 26,657.52 = 6,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.36/26,657.52 = 6,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.36x = 26,657.52 × 6,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.36x = 177,950,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,950,675.31/17,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.96

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