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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.71, 26,852.07 and 8,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.71, 26,852.07 and 8,043.08 is: 12,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.71 : 26,852.07 = 8,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.71/26,852.07 = 8,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.71x = 26,852.07 × 8,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.71x = 215,973,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,973,347.18/17,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.34

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