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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,146.21, 16,719.38 and 2,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,146.21, 16,719.38 and 2,826.24 is: 4,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,146.21 : 16,719.38 = 2,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,146.21/16,719.38 = 2,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,146.21x = 16,719.38 × 2,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,146.21x = 47,252,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252,966.40/11,146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.38

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