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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.58, 26,867.85 and 8,065.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.58, 26,867.85 and 8,065.34 is: 12,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.58 : 26,867.85 = 8,065.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.58/26,867.85 = 8,065.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.58x = 26,867.85 × 8,065.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.58x = 216,698,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,698,345.32/17,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.13

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