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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.16, 26,859.66 and 12,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.16, 26,859.66 and 12,964.36 is: 19,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.16 : 26,859.66 = 12,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.16/26,859.66 = 12,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.16x = 26,859.66 × 12,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.16x = 348,218,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,218,301.72/17,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.32

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