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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.63, 26,998.16 and 7,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.63, 26,998.16 and 7,470.30 is: 11,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.63 : 26,998.16 = 7,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.63/26,998.16 = 7,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.63x = 26,998.16 × 7,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.63x = 201,684,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,684,317.30/17,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.03

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