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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.80, 26,663.16 and 6,686.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.80, 26,663.16 and 6,686.84 is: 10,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.80 : 26,663.16 = 6,686.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.80/26,663.16 = 6,686.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.80x = 26,663.16 × 6,686.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.80x = 178,292,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,292,284.81/17,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.29

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