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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.70, 26,999.55 and 11,390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.70, 26,999.55 and 11,390.10 is: 17,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.70 : 26,999.55 = 11,390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.70/26,999.55 = 11,390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.70x = 26,999.55 × 11,390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.70x = 307,527,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,527,574.46/17,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.15

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