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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.65, 26,992.62 and 6,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.65, 26,992.62 and 6,307.98 is: 9,461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.65 : 26,992.62 = 6,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.65/26,992.62 = 6,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.65x = 26,992.62 × 6,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.65x = 170,268,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,268,907.11/17,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.67

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