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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.87, 26,981.82 and 6,302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.87, 26,981.82 and 6,302.31 is: 9,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.87 : 26,981.82 = 6,302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.87/26,981.82 = 6,302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.87x = 26,981.82 × 6,302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.87x = 170,047,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,047,794.00/17,991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.37

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