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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,642.24, 17,331.71 and 11,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,642.24, 17,331.71 and 11,573.06 is: 17,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,642.24 : 17,331.71 = 11,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,642.24/17,331.71 = 11,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,642.24x = 17,331.71 × 11,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,642.24x = 200,580,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,580,919.73/11,642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,228.72

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