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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.96, 26,932.02 and 8,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.96, 26,932.02 and 8,113.16 is: 12,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.96 : 26,932.02 = 8,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.96/26,932.02 = 8,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.96x = 26,932.02 × 8,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.96x = 218,503,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,503,787.38/17,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.42

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