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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.38, 26,988.91 and 6,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.38, 26,988.91 and 6,148.87 is: 9,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.38 : 26,988.91 = 6,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.38/26,988.91 = 6,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.38x = 26,988.91 × 6,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.38x = 165,951,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,951,216.19/17,992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.42

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