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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,489.79, 26,224.97 and 7,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,489.79, 26,224.97 and 7,089.39 is: 10,630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,489.79 : 26,224.97 = 7,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,489.79/26,224.97 = 7,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,489.79x = 26,224.97 × 7,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,489.79x = 185,919,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919,004.62/17,489.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.15

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