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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,754.08, 17,625.52 and 6,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,754.08, 17,625.52 and 6,825.24 is: 10,234.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,754.08 : 17,625.52 = 6,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,754.08/17,625.52 = 6,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,754.08x = 17,625.52 × 6,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,754.08x = 120,298,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,298,404.12/11,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,234.61

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