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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.93, 26,998.39 and 9,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.93, 26,998.39 and 9,667.48 is: 14,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.93 : 26,998.39 = 9,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.93/26,998.39 = 9,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.93x = 26,998.39 × 9,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.93x = 261,006,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,006,395.36/17,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.22

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