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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.08, 26,998.85 and 9,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.08, 26,998.85 and 9,664.38 is: 14,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.08 : 26,998.85 = 9,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.08/26,998.85 = 9,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.08x = 26,998.85 × 9,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.08x = 260,927,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,927,170.12/17,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.72

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