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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.20, 26,998.80 and 17,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.20, 26,998.80 and 17,221.60 is: 25,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.20 : 26,998.80 = 17,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.20/26,998.80 = 17,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.20x = 26,998.80 × 17,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.20x = 464,962,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,962,534.08/17,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,832.40

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