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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.44, 26,907.56 and 8,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.44, 26,907.56 and 8,080.16 is: 12,110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.44 : 26,907.56 = 8,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.44/26,907.56 = 8,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.44x = 26,907.56 × 8,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.44x = 217,417,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,417,390.01/17,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.74

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