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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.80, 26,999.70 and 8,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.80, 26,999.70 and 8,783.80 is: 13,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.80 : 26,999.70 = 8,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.80/26,999.70 = 8,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.80x = 26,999.70 × 8,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.80x = 237,159,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,159,964.86/17,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.70

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