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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.58, 27,005.45 and 11,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.58, 27,005.45 and 11,341.08 is: 17,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.58 : 27,005.45 = 11,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.58/27,005.45 = 11,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.58x = 27,005.45 × 11,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.58x = 306,270,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,270,968.89/17,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.45

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