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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.73, 27,011.65 and 7,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.73, 27,011.65 and 7,469.76 is: 11,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.73 : 27,011.65 = 7,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.73/27,011.65 = 7,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.73x = 27,011.65 × 7,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.73x = 201,770,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,770,653.33/17,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.65

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