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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.16, 26,994.42 and 6,309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.16, 26,994.42 and 6,309.66 is: 9,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.16 : 26,994.42 = 6,309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.16/26,994.42 = 6,309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.16x = 26,994.42 × 6,309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.16x = 170,325,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,325,612.10/17,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.55

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