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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.60, 27,031.80 and 17,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.60, 27,031.80 and 17,416.40 is: 26,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.60 : 27,031.80 = 17,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.60/27,031.80 = 17,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.60x = 27,031.80 × 17,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.60x = 470,796,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,796,641.52/17,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.95

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