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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.61, 26,689.68 and 6,702.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.61, 26,689.68 and 6,702.03 is: 10,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.61 : 26,689.68 = 6,702.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.61/26,689.68 = 6,702.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.61x = 26,689.68 × 6,702.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.61x = 178,875,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,875,036.05/17,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.64

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