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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.14, 26,798.44 and 7,999.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.14, 26,798.44 and 7,999.22 is: 12,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.14 : 26,798.44 = 7,999.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.14/26,798.44 = 7,999.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.14x = 26,798.44 × 7,999.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.14x = 214,366,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,366,617.22/17,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.17

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