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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.74, 26,699.61 and 6,708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.74, 26,699.61 and 6,708.92 is: 10,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.74 : 26,699.61 = 6,708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.74/26,699.61 = 6,708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.74x = 26,699.61 × 6,708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.74x = 179,125,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,125,414.02/17,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.37

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