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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.94, 26,851.14 and 8,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.94, 26,851.14 and 8,037.72 is: 12,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.94 : 26,851.14 = 8,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.94/26,851.14 = 8,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.94x = 26,851.14 × 8,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.94x = 215,821,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,821,945.00/17,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.42

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