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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.67, 26,924.51 and 8,077.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.67, 26,924.51 and 8,077.41 is: 12,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.67 : 26,924.51 = 8,077.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.67/26,924.51 = 8,077.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.67x = 26,924.51 × 8,077.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.67x = 217,480,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,480,265.93/17,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.12

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