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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.98, 26,848.24 and 8,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.98, 26,848.24 and 8,035.80 is: 12,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.98 : 26,848.24 = 8,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.98/26,848.24 = 8,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.98x = 26,848.24 × 8,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.98x = 215,747,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,747,086.99/17,904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.56

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