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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.20, 26,990.70 and 6,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.20, 26,990.70 and 6,902.20 is: 10,350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.20 : 26,990.70 = 6,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.20/26,990.70 = 6,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.20x = 26,990.70 × 6,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.20x = 186,295,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,295,209.54/17,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.19

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