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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.80, 26,973.28 and 6,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.80, 26,973.28 and 6,295.11 is: 9,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.80 : 26,973.28 = 6,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.80/26,973.28 = 6,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.80x = 26,973.28 × 6,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.80x = 169,799,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,799,764.66/17,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.34

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