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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,633.63, 17,453.88 and 6,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,633.63, 17,453.88 and 6,706.80 is: 10,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,633.63 : 17,453.88 = 6,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,633.63/17,453.88 = 6,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,633.63x = 17,453.88 × 6,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,633.63x = 117,059,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,059,682.38/11,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.18

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