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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.62, 26,912.10 and 8,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.62, 26,912.10 and 8,073.93 is: 12,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.62 : 26,912.10 = 8,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.62/26,912.10 = 8,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.62x = 26,912.10 × 8,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.62x = 217,286,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,286,411.55/17,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.75

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