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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.74, 26,992.10 and 9,224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.74, 26,992.10 and 9,224.06 is: 13,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.74 : 26,992.10 = 9,224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.74/26,992.10 = 9,224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.74x = 26,992.10 × 9,224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.74x = 248,976,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,976,638.03/17,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.08

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