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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.39, 26,916.61 and 8,081.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.39, 26,916.61 and 8,081.83 is: 12,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.39 : 26,916.61 = 8,081.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.39/26,916.61 = 8,081.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.39x = 26,916.61 × 8,081.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.39x = 217,535,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,535,466.20/17,944.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.76

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