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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.59, 17,432.36 and 3,301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.59, 17,432.36 and 3,301.69 is: 4,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.59 : 17,432.36 = 3,301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.59/17,432.36 = 3,301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.59x = 17,432.36 × 3,301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.59x = 57,556,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,248.69/11,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.53

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