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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.26, 26,623.47 and 7,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.26, 26,623.47 and 7,215.07 is: 10,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.26 : 26,623.47 = 7,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.26/26,623.47 = 7,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.26x = 26,623.47 × 7,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.26x = 192,090,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,090,199.69/17,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.48

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