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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.92, 27,006.58 and 9,239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.92, 27,006.58 and 9,239.99 is: 13,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.92 : 27,006.58 = 9,239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.92/27,006.58 = 9,239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.92x = 27,006.58 × 9,239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.92x = 249,540,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,540,529.13/17,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.19

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