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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.83, 26,917.38 and 8,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.83, 26,917.38 and 8,468.16 is: 12,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.83 : 26,917.38 = 8,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.83/26,917.38 = 8,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.83x = 26,917.38 × 8,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.83x = 227,940,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,940,680.62/17,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.34

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