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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.70, 26,895.82 and 8,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.70, 26,895.82 and 8,063.01 is: 12,094.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.70 : 26,895.82 = 8,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.70/26,895.82 = 8,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.70x = 26,895.82 × 8,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.70x = 216,861,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,861,265.62/17,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.41

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