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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.30, 26,998.74 and 6,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.30, 26,998.74 and 6,152.96 is: 9,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.30 : 26,998.74 = 6,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.30/26,998.74 = 6,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.30x = 26,998.74 × 6,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.30x = 166,122,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,122,167.27/17,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.37

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