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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.91, 26,986.68 and 6,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.91, 26,986.68 and 6,898.23 is: 10,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.91 : 26,986.68 = 6,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.91/26,986.68 = 6,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.91x = 26,986.68 × 6,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.91x = 186,160,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,160,325.58/17,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.47

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