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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.87, 26,984.98 and 6,307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.87, 26,984.98 and 6,307.39 is: 9,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.87 : 26,984.98 = 6,307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.87/26,984.98 = 6,307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.87x = 26,984.98 × 6,307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.87x = 170,204,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,204,626.54/17,995.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.99

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