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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.65, 26,714.68 and 6,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.65, 26,714.68 and 6,715.76 is: 10,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.65 : 26,714.68 = 6,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.65/26,714.68 = 6,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.65x = 26,714.68 × 6,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.65x = 179,409,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,409,228.99/17,814.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.88

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