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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,173.22, 16,759.80 and 2,853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,173.22, 16,759.80 and 2,853.23 is: 4,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,173.22 : 16,759.80 = 2,853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,173.22/16,759.80 = 2,853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,173.22x = 16,759.80 × 2,853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,173.22x = 47,819,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,819,564.15/11,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.84

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