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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.42, 26,930.04 and 8,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.42, 26,930.04 and 8,095.14 is: 12,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.42 : 26,930.04 = 8,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.42/26,930.04 = 8,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.42x = 26,930.04 × 8,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.42x = 218,002,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,002,444.01/17,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.21

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