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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,343.39, 17,015.94 and 3,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,343.39, 17,015.94 and 3,023.37 is: 4,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,343.39 : 17,015.94 = 3,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,343.39/17,015.94 = 3,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,343.39x = 17,015.94 × 3,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,343.39x = 51,445,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445,482.52/11,343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.28

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