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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.40, 26,965.20 and 8,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.40, 26,965.20 and 8,111.20 is: 12,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.40 : 26,965.20 = 8,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.40/26,965.20 = 8,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.40x = 26,965.20 × 8,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.40x = 218,720,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,720,130.24/17,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.13

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