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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.99, 26,833.76 and 6,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.99, 26,833.76 and 6,199.20 is: 9,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.99 : 26,833.76 = 6,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.99/26,833.76 = 6,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.99x = 26,833.76 × 6,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.99x = 166,347,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,347,814.00/17,885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.46

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