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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748, 26,622.48 and 5,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748, 26,622.48 and 5,436 is: 8,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748 : 26,622.48 = 5,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748/26,622.48 = 5,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748x = 26,622.48 × 5,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748x = 144,719,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,719,801.28/17,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.15

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