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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.76, 17,463.96 and 4,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.76, 17,463.96 and 4,251.54 is: 6,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.76 : 17,463.96 = 4,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.76/17,463.96 = 4,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.76x = 17,463.96 × 4,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.76x = 74,248,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248,724.50/11,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.32

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