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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.56, 26,998.92 and 6,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.56, 26,998.92 and 6,309.96 is: 9,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.56 : 26,998.92 = 6,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.56/26,998.92 = 6,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.56x = 26,998.92 × 6,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.56x = 170,362,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362,105.24/17,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.90

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