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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.44, 26,897.06 and 8,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.44, 26,897.06 and 8,073.16 is: 12,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.44 : 26,897.06 = 8,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.44/26,897.06 = 8,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.44x = 26,897.06 × 8,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.44x = 217,144,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,144,268.91/17,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,100.25

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