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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.61, 26,993.42 and 9,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.61, 26,993.42 and 9,224.93 is: 13,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.61 : 26,993.42 = 9,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.61/26,993.42 = 9,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.61x = 26,993.42 × 9,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.61x = 249,012,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012,409.96/17,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.40

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