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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.65, 26,992.01 and 9,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.65, 26,992.01 and 9,224.78 is: 13,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.65 : 26,992.01 = 9,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.65/26,992.01 = 9,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.65x = 26,992.01 × 9,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.65x = 248,995,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,995,242.11/17,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.19

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