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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.16, 26,632.41 and 7,216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.16, 26,632.41 and 7,216.23 is: 10,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.16 : 26,632.41 = 7,216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.16/26,632.41 = 7,216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.16x = 26,632.41 × 7,216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.16x = 192,185,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,185,596.01/17,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,828.48

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