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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.18, 26,968.82 and 6,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.18, 26,968.82 and 6,297.02 is: 9,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.18 : 26,968.82 = 6,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.18/26,968.82 = 6,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.18x = 26,968.82 × 6,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.18x = 169,823,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,823,198.92/17,990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.77

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