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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,652.44, 17,481.36 and 3,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,652.44, 17,481.36 and 3,332.56 is: 4,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,652.44 : 17,481.36 = 3,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,652.44/17,481.36 = 3,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,652.44x = 17,481.36 × 3,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,652.44x = 58,257,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257,681.08/11,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.61

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