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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.40, 26,960.70 and 8,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.40, 26,960.70 and 8,108.20 is: 12,166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.40 : 26,960.70 = 8,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.40/26,960.70 = 8,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.40x = 26,960.70 × 8,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.40x = 218,602,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,602,747.74/17,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.63

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