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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.44, 26,369.40 and 12,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.44, 26,369.40 and 12,029.24 is: 18,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.44 : 26,369.40 = 12,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.44/26,369.40 = 12,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.44x = 26,369.40 × 12,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.44x = 317,203,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,203,841.26/17,589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.77

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