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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,805.07, 26,688.77 and 6,706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,805.07, 26,688.77 and 6,706.95 is: 10,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,805.07 : 26,688.77 = 6,706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,805.07/26,688.77 = 6,706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,805.07x = 26,688.77 × 6,706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,805.07x = 179,000,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,000,212.42/17,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.33

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