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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.99, 26,698.49 and 6,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.99, 26,698.49 and 6,708.17 is: 10,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.99 : 26,698.49 = 6,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.99/26,698.49 = 6,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.99x = 26,698.49 × 6,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.99x = 179,097,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,097,898.98/17,798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.25

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