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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.58, 26,992.26 and 6,906.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.58, 26,992.26 and 6,906.06 is: 10,358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.58 : 26,992.26 = 6,906.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.58/26,992.26 = 6,906.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.58x = 26,992.26 × 6,906.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.58x = 186,410,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,410,167.10/17,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.09

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