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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.21, 26,703.62 and 6,717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.21, 26,703.62 and 6,717.21 is: 10,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.21 : 26,703.62 = 6,717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.21/26,703.62 = 6,717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.21x = 26,703.62 × 6,717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.21x = 179,373,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,373,789.71/17,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.50

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