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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,997.24, 17,996.28 and 3,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,997.24, 17,996.28 and 3,232.36 is: 4,848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,997.24 : 17,996.28 = 3,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,997.24/17,996.28 = 3,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,997.24x = 17,996.28 × 3,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,997.24x = 58,170,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170,465.99/11,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.66

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