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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,943.68, 17,825.20 and 11,632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,943.68, 17,825.20 and 11,632.64 is: 17,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,943.68 : 17,825.20 = 11,632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,943.68/17,825.20 = 11,632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,943.68x = 17,825.20 × 11,632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,943.68x = 207,354,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,354,134.53/11,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,360.99

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