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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.40, 26,999.10 and 12,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.40, 26,999.10 and 12,750.60 is: 19,125.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.40 : 26,999.10 = 12,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.40/26,999.10 = 12,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.40x = 26,999.10 × 12,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.40x = 344,254,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,254,724.46/17,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.90

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