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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.22, 26,991.50 and 6,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.22, 26,991.50 and 6,898.26 is: 10,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.22 : 26,991.50 = 6,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.22/26,991.50 = 6,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.22x = 26,991.50 × 6,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.22x = 186,194,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,194,384.79/17,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.46

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