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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.99, 17,514.54 and 4,281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.99, 17,514.54 and 4,281.15 is: 6,421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.99 : 17,514.54 = 4,281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.99/17,514.54 = 4,281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.99x = 17,514.54 × 4,281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.99x = 74,982,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982,372.92/11,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.38

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