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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.73, 16,850.49 and 4,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.73, 16,850.49 and 4,308.23 is: 6,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.73 : 16,850.49 = 4,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.73/16,850.49 = 4,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.73x = 16,850.49 × 4,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.73x = 72,595,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595,786.53/11,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.30

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