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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.91, 26,943.64 and 8,096.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.91, 26,943.64 and 8,096.63 is: 12,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.91 : 26,943.64 = 8,096.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.91/26,943.64 = 8,096.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.91x = 26,943.64 × 8,096.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.91x = 218,152,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,152,731.05/17,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.56

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