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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.71, 26,883.88 and 8,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.71, 26,883.88 and 8,062.26 is: 12,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.71 : 26,883.88 = 8,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.71/26,883.88 = 8,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.71x = 26,883.88 × 8,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.71x = 216,744,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,744,830.37/17,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.96

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