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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.62, 26,996.69 and 4,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.62, 26,996.69 and 4,853.01 is: 7,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.62 : 26,996.69 = 4,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.62/26,996.69 = 4,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.62x = 26,996.69 × 4,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.62x = 131,015,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,015,319.91/17,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.78

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