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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.23, 26,898.11 and 8,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.23, 26,898.11 and 8,064.54 is: 12,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.23 : 26,898.11 = 8,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.23/26,898.11 = 8,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.23x = 26,898.11 × 8,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.23x = 216,920,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,920,873.94/17,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.70

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