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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.70, 26,999.55 and 16,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.70, 26,999.55 and 16,847.70 is: 25,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.70 : 26,999.55 = 16,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.70/26,999.55 = 16,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.70x = 26,999.55 × 16,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.70x = 454,880,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,880,318.54/17,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.55

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