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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,645.12, 26,447.52 and 7,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,645.12, 26,447.52 and 7,244 is: 10,857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,645.12 : 26,447.52 = 7,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,645.12/26,447.52 = 7,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,645.12x = 26,447.52 × 7,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,645.12x = 191,585,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,585,834.88/17,645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,857.72

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