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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.77, 26,785.98 and 6,609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.77, 26,785.98 and 6,609.58 is: 9,915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.77 : 26,785.98 = 6,609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.77/26,785.98 = 6,609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.77x = 26,785.98 × 6,609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.77x = 177,044,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,044,077.69/17,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,915.23

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