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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.53, 26,982.06 and 9,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.53, 26,982.06 and 9,225.55 is: 13,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.53 : 26,982.06 = 9,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.53/26,982.06 = 9,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.53x = 26,982.06 × 9,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.53x = 248,924,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,924,343.63/17,984.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.03

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