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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.70, 26,951.55 and 8,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.70, 26,951.55 and 8,126.20 is: 12,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.70 : 26,951.55 = 8,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.70/26,951.55 = 8,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.70x = 26,951.55 × 8,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.70x = 219,013,685.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,013,685.61/17,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.30

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