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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.53, 17,003.26 and 3,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.53, 17,003.26 and 3,015.55 is: 4,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.53 : 17,003.26 = 3,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.53/17,003.26 = 3,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.53x = 17,003.26 × 3,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.53x = 51,274,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,274,180.69/11,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.32

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