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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.40, 26,984.10 and 13,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.40, 26,984.10 and 13,615.40 is: 20,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.40 : 26,984.10 = 13,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.40/26,984.10 = 13,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.40x = 26,984.10 × 13,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.40x = 367,399,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,399,315.14/17,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.10

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