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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.73, 26,846.37 and 8,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.73, 26,846.37 and 8,034.55 is: 12,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.73 : 26,846.37 = 8,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.73/26,846.37 = 8,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.73x = 26,846.37 × 8,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.73x = 215,698,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,698,434.97/17,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.68

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