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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.90, 26,995.99 and 6,310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.90, 26,995.99 and 6,310.23 is: 9,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.90 : 26,995.99 = 6,310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.90/26,995.99 = 6,310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.90x = 26,995.99 × 6,310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.90x = 170,350,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,350,905.98/17,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.04

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