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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,624.96, 17,443.52 and 6,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,624.96, 17,443.52 and 6,363.76 is: 9,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,624.96 : 17,443.52 = 6,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,624.96/17,443.52 = 6,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,624.96x = 17,443.52 × 6,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,624.96x = 111,006,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,006,374.84/11,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.97

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