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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.24, 17,233.20 and 6,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.24, 17,233.20 and 6,813.60 is: 10,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.24 : 17,233.20 = 6,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.24/17,233.20 = 6,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.24x = 17,233.20 × 6,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.24x = 117,420,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,420,131.52/11,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.01

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