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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.16, 26,988.42 and 6,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.16, 26,988.42 and 6,305.66 is: 9,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.16 : 26,988.42 = 6,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.16/26,988.42 = 6,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.16x = 26,988.42 × 6,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.16x = 170,179,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179,800.46/17,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.55

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