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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.77, 26,781.48 and 6,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.77, 26,781.48 and 6,606.58 is: 9,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.77 : 26,781.48 = 6,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.77/26,781.48 = 6,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.77x = 26,781.48 × 6,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.77x = 176,933,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,933,939.70/17,852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.73

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