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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.10, 26,998.65 and 14,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.10, 26,998.65 and 14,281.20 is: 21,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.10 : 26,998.65 = 14,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.10/26,998.65 = 14,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.10x = 26,998.65 × 14,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.10x = 385,573,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,573,120.38/17,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.80

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