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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.52, 26,446.56 and 7,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.52, 26,446.56 and 7,243 is: 10,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.52 : 26,446.56 = 7,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.52/26,446.56 = 7,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.52x = 26,446.56 × 7,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.52x = 191,552,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,552,434.08/17,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.20

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