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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.20, 26,951.90 and 8,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.20, 26,951.90 and 8,116.20 is: 12,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.20 : 26,951.90 = 8,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.20/26,951.90 = 8,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.20x = 26,951.90 × 8,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.20x = 218,747,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,747,010.78/17,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.41

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