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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.05, 27,005.40 and 6,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.05, 27,005.40 and 6,901.05 is: 10,354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.05 : 27,005.40 = 6,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.05/27,005.40 = 6,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.05x = 27,005.40 × 6,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.05x = 186,365,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,365,615.67/17,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.77

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