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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.57, 26,688.02 and 6,706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.57, 26,688.02 and 6,706.45 is: 10,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.57 : 26,688.02 = 6,706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.57/26,688.02 = 6,706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.57x = 26,688.02 × 6,706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.57x = 178,981,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,981,871.56/17,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.58

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