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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.05, 27,006.90 and 6,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.05, 27,006.90 and 6,902.05 is: 10,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.05 : 27,006.90 = 6,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.05/27,006.90 = 6,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.05x = 27,006.90 × 6,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.05x = 186,402,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,402,974.15/17,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.27

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