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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.19, 26,991.63 and 6,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.19, 26,991.63 and 6,150.68 is: 9,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.19 : 26,991.63 = 6,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.19/26,991.63 = 6,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.19x = 26,991.63 × 6,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.19x = 166,016,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,016,878.81/17,994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.14

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