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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.47, 17,995.23 and 3,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.47, 17,995.23 and 3,675.24 is: 5,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.47 : 17,995.23 = 3,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.47/17,995.23 = 3,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.47x = 17,995.23 × 3,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.47x = 66,136,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,136,789.11/11,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.48

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