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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.52, 26,977.15 and 6,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.52, 26,977.15 and 6,899.48 is: 10,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.52 : 26,977.15 = 6,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.52/26,977.15 = 6,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.52x = 26,977.15 × 6,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.52x = 186,128,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,128,281.78/17,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.94

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