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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.55, 17,006.99 and 4,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.55, 17,006.99 and 4,759.23 is: 7,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.55 : 17,006.99 = 4,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.55/17,006.99 = 4,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.55x = 17,006.99 × 4,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.55x = 80,940,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940,153.22/11,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.64

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