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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.56, 16,524.48 and 3,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.56, 16,524.48 and 3,223.20 is: 4,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.56 : 16,524.48 = 3,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.56/16,524.48 = 3,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.56x = 16,524.48 × 3,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.56x = 53,261,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261,703.94/11,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.57

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