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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.71, 26,882.38 and 8,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.71, 26,882.38 and 8,061.26 is: 12,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.71 : 26,882.38 = 8,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.71/26,882.38 = 8,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.71x = 26,882.38 × 8,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.71x = 216,705,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,705,730.26/17,923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.45

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