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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.64, 26,936.48 and 8,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.64, 26,936.48 and 8,094.68 is: 12,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.64 : 26,936.48 = 8,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.64/26,936.48 = 8,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.64x = 26,936.48 × 8,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.64x = 218,042,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,042,185.93/17,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.38

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