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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.03, 26,992.56 and 9,224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.03, 26,992.56 and 9,224.35 is: 13,836.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.03 : 26,992.56 = 9,224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.03/26,992.56 = 9,224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.03x = 26,992.56 × 9,224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.03x = 248,988,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,988,820.84/17,995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.53

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