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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.06, 26,908.72 and 7,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.06, 26,908.72 and 7,947.90 is: 11,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.06 : 26,908.72 = 7,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.06/26,908.72 = 7,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.06x = 26,908.72 × 7,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.06x = 213,867,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,867,815.69/17,940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.24

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