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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.91, 26,995.61 and 6,310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.91, 26,995.61 and 6,310.47 is: 9,465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.91 : 26,995.61 = 6,310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.91/26,995.61 = 6,310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.91x = 26,995.61 × 6,310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.91x = 170,354,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,354,955.48/17,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.79

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