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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.29, 26,983.33 and 4,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.29, 26,983.33 and 4,841.17 is: 7,261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.29 : 26,983.33 = 4,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.29/26,983.33 = 4,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.29x = 26,983.33 × 4,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.29x = 130,630,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630,808.13/17,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.59

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