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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.67, 26,945.52 and 8,100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.67, 26,945.52 and 8,100.73 is: 12,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.67 : 26,945.52 = 8,100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.67/26,945.52 = 8,100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.67x = 26,945.52 × 8,100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.67x = 218,278,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,278,382.23/17,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.45

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