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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.71, 26,978.60 and 6,296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.71, 26,978.60 and 6,296.20 is: 9,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.71 : 26,978.60 = 6,296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.71/26,978.60 = 6,296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.71x = 26,978.60 × 6,296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.71x = 169,862,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,862,609.61/17,985.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.31

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