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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.90, 26,994.50 and 6,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.90, 26,994.50 and 6,309.23 is: 9,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.90 : 26,994.50 = 6,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.90/26,994.50 = 6,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.90x = 26,994.50 × 6,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.90x = 170,314,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,314,477.69/17,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.55

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