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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.88, 26,989.44 and 6,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.88, 26,989.44 and 6,298.20 is: 9,451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.88 : 26,989.44 = 6,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.88/26,989.44 = 6,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.88x = 26,989.44 × 6,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.88x = 169,984,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,984,891.01/17,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.54

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