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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.30, 26,998.95 and 13,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.30, 26,998.95 and 13,333.70 is: 20,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.30 : 26,998.95 = 13,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.30/26,998.95 = 13,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.30x = 26,998.95 × 13,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.30x = 359,995,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,995,899.62/17,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.55

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