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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.21, 26,901.06 and 8,066.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.21, 26,901.06 and 8,066.51 is: 12,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.21 : 26,901.06 = 8,066.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.21/26,901.06 = 8,066.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.21x = 26,901.06 × 8,066.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.21x = 216,997,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,997,535.00/17,934.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.64

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