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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.29, 26,954.70 and 8,104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.29, 26,954.70 and 8,104.01 is: 12,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.29 : 26,954.70 = 8,104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.29/26,954.70 = 8,104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.29x = 26,954.70 × 8,104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.29x = 218,441,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,441,158.35/17,976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.63

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