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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.98, 26,854.67 and 8,044.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.98, 26,854.67 and 8,044.61 is: 12,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.98 : 26,854.67 = 8,044.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.98/26,854.67 = 8,044.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.98x = 26,854.67 × 8,044.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.98x = 216,035,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,035,172.33/17,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.63

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