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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.72, 26,702.64 and 6,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.72, 26,702.64 and 6,705.43 is: 10,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.72 : 26,702.64 = 6,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.72/26,702.64 = 6,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.72x = 26,702.64 × 6,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.72x = 179,052,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,052,591.43/17,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.16

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