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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.80, 26,990.97 and 6,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.80, 26,990.97 and 6,901.12 is: 10,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.80 : 26,990.97 = 6,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.80/26,990.97 = 6,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.80x = 26,990.97 × 6,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.80x = 186,267,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,267,922.89/17,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,351.78

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