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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,695.23, 17,525.85 and 6,682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,695.23, 17,525.85 and 6,682.14 is: 10,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,695.23 : 17,525.85 = 6,682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,695.23/17,525.85 = 6,682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,695.23x = 17,525.85 × 6,682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,695.23x = 117,110,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,110,183.32/11,695.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.50

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