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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.64, 26,989.44 and 6,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.64, 26,989.44 and 6,306.56 is: 9,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.64 : 26,989.44 = 6,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.64/26,989.44 = 6,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.64x = 26,989.44 × 6,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.64x = 170,210,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,210,522.73/17,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.01

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