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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.59, 26,949.32 and 10,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.59, 26,949.32 and 10,952.15 is: 16,406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.59 : 26,949.32 = 10,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.59/26,949.32 = 10,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.59x = 26,949.32 × 10,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.59x = 295,153,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,153,059.80/17,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,406.88

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