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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,936.46, 26,904.42 and 8,068.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,936.46, 26,904.42 and 8,068.77 is: 12,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,936.46 : 26,904.42 = 8,068.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,936.46/26,904.42 = 8,068.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,936.46x = 26,904.42 × 8,068.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,936.46x = 217,085,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,085,576.96/17,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.03

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