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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.13, 26,924.53 and 8,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.13, 26,924.53 and 8,082.14 is: 12,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.13 : 26,924.53 = 8,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.13/26,924.53 = 8,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.13x = 26,924.53 × 8,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.13x = 217,607,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,607,820.89/17,945.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,126.29

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