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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.83, 16,536.96 and 3,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.83, 16,536.96 and 3,233.25 is: 4,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.83 : 16,536.96 = 3,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.83/16,536.96 = 3,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.83x = 16,536.96 × 3,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.83x = 53,468,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,125.92/11,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.23

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