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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.04, 26,970.23 and 6,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.04, 26,970.23 and 6,297.88 is: 9,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.04 : 26,970.23 = 6,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.04/26,970.23 = 6,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.04x = 26,970.23 × 6,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.04x = 169,855,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,855,272.11/17,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.10

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