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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.14, 26,801.44 and 8,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.14, 26,801.44 and 8,001.22 is: 12,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.14 : 26,801.44 = 8,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.14/26,801.44 = 8,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.14x = 26,801.44 × 8,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.14x = 214,444,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,444,217.76/17,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.17

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