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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.33, 26,901.27 and 8,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.33, 26,901.27 and 8,066.64 is: 12,099.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.33 : 26,901.27 = 8,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.33/26,901.27 = 8,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.33x = 26,901.27 × 8,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.33x = 217,002,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,002,685.79/17,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.85

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