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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.84, 27,006.24 and 6,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.84, 27,006.24 and 6,314.88 is: 9,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.84 : 27,006.24 = 6,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.84/27,006.24 = 6,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.84x = 27,006.24 × 6,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.84x = 170,541,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,541,164.85/17,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.59

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