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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,921.64, 26,882.46 and 8,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,921.64, 26,882.46 and 8,049.39 is: 12,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,921.64 : 26,882.46 = 8,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,921.64/26,882.46 = 8,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,921.64x = 26,882.46 × 8,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,921.64x = 216,387,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,387,404.70/17,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.09

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