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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.16, 26,947.35 and 8,095.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.16, 26,947.35 and 8,095.85 is: 12,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.16 : 26,947.35 = 8,095.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.16/26,947.35 = 8,095.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.16x = 26,947.35 × 8,095.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.16x = 218,161,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,161,568.76/17,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.00

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