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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.40, 26,822.10 and 8,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.40, 26,822.10 and 8,010.20 is: 12,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.40 : 26,822.10 = 8,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.40/26,822.10 = 8,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.40x = 26,822.10 × 8,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.40x = 214,850,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,850,385.42/17,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.30

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