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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.80, 26,984.70 and 10,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.80, 26,984.70 and 10,213.80 is: 15,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.80 : 26,984.70 = 10,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.80/26,984.70 = 10,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.80x = 26,984.70 × 10,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.80x = 275,616,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,616,328.86/17,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.70

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