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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.94, 17,023.35 and 2,915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.94, 17,023.35 and 2,915.44 is: 4,373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.94 : 17,023.35 = 2,915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.94/17,023.35 = 2,915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.94x = 17,023.35 × 2,915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.94x = 49,630,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630,520.25/11,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.14

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