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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.36, 26,902.73 and 8,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.36, 26,902.73 and 8,067.67 is: 12,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.36 : 26,902.73 = 8,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.36/26,902.73 = 8,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.36x = 26,902.73 × 8,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.36x = 217,042,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,042,300.65/17,935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.36

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