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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,615.94, 17,425.05 and 6,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,615.94, 17,425.05 and 6,676.02 is: 10,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,615.94 : 17,425.05 = 6,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,615.94/17,425.05 = 6,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,615.94x = 17,425.05 × 6,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,615.94x = 116,329,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,329,982.30/11,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.69

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