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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.06, 26,799.50 and 8,003.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.06, 26,799.50 and 8,003.69 is: 12,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.06 : 26,799.50 = 8,003.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.06/26,799.50 = 8,003.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.06x = 26,799.50 × 8,003.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.06x = 214,494,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,494,716.14/17,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.04

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