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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.84, 26,995.40 and 9,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.84, 26,995.40 and 9,225.16 is: 13,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.84 : 26,995.40 = 9,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.84/26,995.40 = 9,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.84x = 26,995.40 × 9,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.84x = 249,036,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,036,884.26/17,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.58

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