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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.51, 26,717.41 and 6,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.51, 26,717.41 and 6,717.38 is: 10,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.51 : 26,717.41 = 6,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.51/26,717.41 = 6,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.51x = 26,717.41 × 6,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.51x = 179,470,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,470,862.00/17,807.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.38

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