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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.18, 26,993.55 and 6,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.18, 26,993.55 and 6,150.23 is: 9,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.18 : 26,993.55 = 6,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.18/26,993.55 = 6,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.18x = 26,993.55 × 6,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.18x = 166,016,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,016,530.34/17,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.12

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