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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.42, 26,928.54 and 8,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.42, 26,928.54 and 8,094.14 is: 12,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.42 : 26,928.54 = 8,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.42/26,928.54 = 8,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.42x = 26,928.54 × 8,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.42x = 217,963,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,963,372.76/17,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.71

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