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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.47, 26,998.44 and 6,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.47, 26,998.44 and 6,152.43 is: 9,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.47 : 26,998.44 = 6,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.47/26,998.44 = 6,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.47x = 26,998.44 × 6,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.47x = 166,106,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106,090.38/17,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.41

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