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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.37, 26,997.30 and 6,902.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.37, 26,997.30 and 6,902.42 is: 10,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.37 : 26,997.30 = 6,902.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.37/26,997.30 = 6,902.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.37x = 26,997.30 × 6,902.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.37x = 186,346,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,346,568.48/17,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,355.25

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