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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.72, 26,369.78 and 12,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.72, 26,369.78 and 12,029.46 is: 18,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.72 : 26,369.78 = 12,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.72/26,369.78 = 12,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.72x = 26,369.78 × 12,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.72x = 317,214,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,214,153.57/17,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.06

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