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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.46, 26,928.27 and 8,110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.46, 26,928.27 and 8,110.66 is: 12,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.46 : 26,928.27 = 8,110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.46/26,928.27 = 8,110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.46x = 26,928.27 × 8,110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.46x = 218,406,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,406,042.36/17,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.67

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