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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.18, 26,995.05 and 6,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.18, 26,995.05 and 6,151.23 is: 9,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.18 : 26,995.05 = 6,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.18/26,995.05 = 6,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.18x = 26,995.05 × 6,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.18x = 166,052,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,052,761.41/17,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.62

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