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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.48, 26,192.16 and 8,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.48, 26,192.16 and 8,115.52 is: 12,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.48 : 26,192.16 = 8,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.48/26,192.16 = 8,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.48x = 26,192.16 × 8,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.48x = 212,562,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,562,998.32/17,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.80

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