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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.76, 26,706.41 and 6,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.76, 26,706.41 and 6,708.21 is: 10,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.76 : 26,706.41 = 6,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.76/26,706.41 = 6,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.76x = 26,706.41 × 6,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.76x = 179,152,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,152,173.09/17,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.73

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