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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.43, 26,997.30 and 6,755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.43, 26,997.30 and 6,755.13 is: 10,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.43 : 26,997.30 = 6,755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.43/26,997.30 = 6,755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.43x = 26,997.30 × 6,755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.43x = 182,370,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,370,271.15/17,989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.64

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