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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.71, 26,900.32 and 8,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.71, 26,900.32 and 8,066 is: 12,098.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.71 : 26,900.32 = 8,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.71/26,900.32 = 8,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.71x = 26,900.32 × 8,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.71x = 216,977,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,977,981.12/17,933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.89

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