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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.18, 26,949.27 and 8,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.18, 26,949.27 and 8,103.24 is: 12,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.18 : 26,949.27 = 8,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.18/26,949.27 = 8,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.18x = 26,949.27 × 8,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.18x = 218,376,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,376,402.63/17,964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.21

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