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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.70, 26,951.15 and 8,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.70, 26,951.15 and 8,115.70 is: 12,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.70 : 26,951.15 = 8,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.70/26,951.15 = 8,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.70x = 26,951.15 × 8,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.70x = 218,727,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,727,448.06/17,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.66

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