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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.57, 26,903.13 and 8,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.57, 26,903.13 and 8,067.88 is: 12,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.57 : 26,903.13 = 8,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.57/26,903.13 = 8,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.57x = 26,903.13 × 8,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.57x = 217,051,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,051,224.46/17,935.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.72

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