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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,938.19, 26,907.30 and 8,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,938.19, 26,907.30 and 8,576 is: 12,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938.19 : 26,907.30 = 8,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938.19/26,907.30 = 8,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938.19x = 26,907.30 × 8,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938.19x = 230,757,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,757,004.80/17,938.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.01

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