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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,653.94, 17,465.31 and 4,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,653.94, 17,465.31 and 4,251.44 is: 6,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,653.94 : 17,465.31 = 4,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,653.94/17,465.31 = 4,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,653.94x = 17,465.31 × 4,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,653.94x = 74,252,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252,717.55/11,653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.47

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