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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.80, 26,999.70 and 4,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.80, 26,999.70 and 4,851.70 is: 7,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.80 : 26,999.70 = 4,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.80/26,999.70 = 4,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.80x = 26,999.70 × 4,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.80x = 130,994,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,994,444.49/17,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.55

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