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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.29, 26,997.24 and 6,151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.29, 26,997.24 and 6,151.95 is: 9,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.29 : 26,997.24 = 6,151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.29/26,997.24 = 6,151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.29x = 26,997.24 × 6,151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.29x = 166,085,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085,670.62/17,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.86

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