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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.30, 26,901.21 and 8,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.30, 26,901.21 and 8,066.60 is: 12,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.30 : 26,901.21 = 8,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.30/26,901.21 = 8,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.30x = 26,901.21 × 8,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.30x = 217,001,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,001,166.08/17,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.78

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