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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,928.92, 26,872.32 and 8,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,928.92, 26,872.32 and 8,056.64 is: 12,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,928.92 : 26,872.32 = 8,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,928.92/26,872.32 = 8,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,928.92x = 26,872.32 × 8,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,928.92x = 216,500,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,500,608.20/17,928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.50

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