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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.71, 26,844.74 and 8,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.71, 26,844.74 and 8,033.46 is: 12,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.71 : 26,844.74 = 8,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.71/26,844.74 = 8,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.71x = 26,844.74 × 8,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.71x = 215,656,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,656,104.83/17,902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.00

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