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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.96, 26,747.52 and 6,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.96, 26,747.52 and 6,144.48 is: 9,216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.96 : 26,747.52 = 6,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.96/26,747.52 = 6,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.96x = 26,747.52 × 6,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.96x = 164,349,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,349,601.69/17,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.06

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