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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.88, 27,001.08 and 8,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.88, 27,001.08 and 8,137.14 is: 12,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.88 : 27,001.08 = 8,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.88/27,001.08 = 8,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.88x = 27,001.08 × 8,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.88x = 219,711,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,711,618.74/17,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.64

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