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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.59, 17,598.95 and 2,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.59, 17,598.95 and 2,967.51 is: 4,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.59 : 17,598.95 = 2,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.59/17,598.95 = 2,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.59x = 17,598.95 × 2,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.59x = 52,225,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,111.27/11,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.29

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