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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.44, 17,433.24 and 6,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.44, 17,433.24 and 6,681.52 is: 10,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.44 : 17,433.24 = 6,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.44/17,433.24 = 6,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.44x = 17,433.24 × 6,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.44x = 116,480,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,480,541.72/11,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.90

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