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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.74, 26,989.11 and 6,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.74, 26,989.11 and 6,305.96 is: 9,458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.74 : 26,989.11 = 6,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.74/26,989.11 = 6,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.74x = 26,989.11 × 6,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.74x = 170,192,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,192,248.10/17,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.94

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