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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.55, 26,997.15 and 6,895.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.55, 26,997.15 and 6,895.55 is: 10,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.55 : 26,997.15 = 6,895.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.55/26,997.15 = 6,895.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.55x = 26,997.15 × 6,895.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.55x = 186,160,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,160,197.68/17,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.52

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