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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.48, 27,003.77 and 6,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.48, 27,003.77 and 6,307.70 is: 9,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.48 : 27,003.77 = 6,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.48/27,003.77 = 6,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.48x = 27,003.77 × 6,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.48x = 170,331,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,331,763.31/17,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.78

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