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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.98, 26,973.14 and 6,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.98, 26,973.14 and 6,299.82 is: 9,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.98 : 26,973.14 = 6,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.98/26,973.14 = 6,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.98x = 26,973.14 × 6,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.98x = 169,925,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,925,926.83/17,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.01

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