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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.17, 26,703.58 and 6,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.17, 26,703.58 and 6,717.18 is: 10,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.17 : 26,703.58 = 6,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.17/26,703.58 = 6,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.17x = 26,703.58 × 6,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.17x = 179,372,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,372,753.50/17,801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.46

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