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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.93, 26,993.89 and 9,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.93, 26,993.89 and 9,664.48 is: 14,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.93 : 26,993.89 = 9,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.93/26,993.89 = 9,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.93x = 26,993.89 × 9,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.93x = 260,881,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,881,910.03/17,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.72

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