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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.63, 17,029.92 and 3,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.63, 17,029.92 and 3,455.24 is: 5,182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.63 : 17,029.92 = 3,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.63/17,029.92 = 3,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.63x = 17,029.92 × 3,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.63x = 58,842,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,842,375.63/11,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.24

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