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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.48, 17,554.97 and 11,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.48, 17,554.97 and 11,601.26 is: 17,358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.48 : 17,554.97 = 11,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.48/17,554.97 = 11,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.48x = 17,554.97 × 11,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.48x = 203,659,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,659,712.49/11,732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.63

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