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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.20, 26,989.20 and 6,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.20, 26,989.20 and 6,901.20 is: 10,348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.20 : 26,989.20 = 6,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.20/26,989.20 = 6,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.20x = 26,989.20 × 6,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.20x = 186,257,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,257,867.04/17,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.69

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