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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.15, 26,995.26 and 4,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.15, 26,995.26 and 4,848.22 is: 7,271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.15 : 26,995.26 = 4,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.15/26,995.26 = 4,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.15x = 26,995.26 × 4,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.15x = 130,878,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,878,824.46/17,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.39

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