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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,777.63, 26,645.92 and 6,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,777.63, 26,645.92 and 6,677.24 is: 10,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,777.63 : 26,645.92 = 6,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,777.63/26,645.92 = 6,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,777.63x = 26,645.92 × 6,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,777.63x = 177,921,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,921,052.94/17,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.14

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