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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.67, 26,825.95 and 6,637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.67, 26,825.95 and 6,637.29 is: 9,952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.67 : 26,825.95 = 6,637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.67/26,825.95 = 6,637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.67x = 26,825.95 × 6,637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.67x = 178,051,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,051,609.68/17,889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.76

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