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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.71, 26,895.82 and 8,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.71, 26,895.82 and 8,063 is: 12,094.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.71 : 26,895.82 = 8,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.71/26,895.82 = 8,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.71x = 26,895.82 × 8,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.71x = 216,860,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,860,996.66/17,930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.39

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