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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.10, 26,990.55 and 8,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.10, 26,990.55 and 8,133.30 is: 12,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.10 : 26,990.55 = 8,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.10/26,990.55 = 8,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.10x = 26,990.55 × 8,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.10x = 219,522,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,522,240.32/17,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.29

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