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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.54, 26,989.34 and 6,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.54, 26,989.34 and 6,149.14 is: 9,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.54 : 26,989.34 = 6,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.54/26,989.34 = 6,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.54x = 26,989.34 × 6,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.54x = 165,961,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,961,131.95/17,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.81

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