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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.68, 26,950.02 and 8,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.68, 26,950.02 and 8,103.74 is: 12,156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.68 : 26,950.02 = 8,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.68/26,950.02 = 8,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.68x = 26,950.02 × 8,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.68x = 218,395,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,395,955.07/17,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.96

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