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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.40, 26,998.24 and 6,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.40, 26,998.24 and 6,311.73 is: 9,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.40 : 26,998.24 = 6,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.40/26,998.24 = 6,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.40x = 26,998.24 × 6,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.40x = 170,405,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,405,601.36/17,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.29

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