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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.16, 26,983.92 and 6,302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.16, 26,983.92 and 6,302.66 is: 9,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.16 : 26,983.92 = 6,302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.16/26,983.92 = 6,302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.16x = 26,983.92 × 6,302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.16x = 170,070,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,070,473.23/17,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.05

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