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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.29, 26,992.74 and 6,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.29, 26,992.74 and 6,148.95 is: 9,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.29 : 26,992.74 = 6,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.29/26,992.74 = 6,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.29x = 26,992.74 × 6,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.29x = 165,977,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,977,008.62/17,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.36

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