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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.25, 27,006.69 and 9,669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.25, 27,006.69 and 9,669.57 is: 14,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.25 : 27,006.69 = 9,669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.25/27,006.69 = 9,669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.25x = 27,006.69 × 9,669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.25x = 261,143,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,143,079.42/17,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.55

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