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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.44, 26,884.84 and 8,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.44, 26,884.84 and 8,059.58 is: 12,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.44 : 26,884.84 = 8,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.44/26,884.84 = 8,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.44x = 26,884.84 × 8,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.44x = 216,680,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,680,518.77/17,919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.92

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