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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.58, 26,898.62 and 8,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.58, 26,898.62 and 8,064.88 is: 12,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.58 : 26,898.62 = 8,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.58/26,898.62 = 8,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.58x = 26,898.62 × 8,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.58x = 216,934,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,934,142.47/17,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.21

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