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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,623.59, 17,416.22 and 6,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,623.59, 17,416.22 and 6,697.37 is: 10,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,623.59 : 17,416.22 = 6,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,623.59/17,416.22 = 6,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,623.59x = 17,416.22 × 6,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,623.59x = 116,642,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,642,879.40/11,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.01

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